On the Horizon: Northeast Florida projects reshaping the skyline

On the Horizon

The Daily Record sked architecture firms working in Northeast Florida to share the designs of some of their projects in progress. Here is a look at what is in store.

Part 1: Manatee Gateway Entrance; Bishop Kenny Athletic Training Center; San Marco Adaptive Reuse; Johnson Commons; Gavin Point; Made at the Armory:

Jacksonville Zoo And Gardens Manatee Gateway Entrance

Architect: Dasher Hurst Architects

1022 Park St.

Dasherhurst.com | 904-887-8316

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Manatee Gateway Entrance.

The project: The project features an organic open-air canopy covering 25,000 square feet and extending 50 feet high. It provides rain- and sun-protected exterior areas at the zoo for the daily guests as well as during special events.

Where: 370 Zoo Parkway in North Jacksonville

Estimated completion: Not available

Bishop Kenny High School Athletic Training Center

Architect: kasper architects + associates

10175 Fortune Parkway, No. 701

kasperarch.com | 904-683-9201

The Bishop Kenny High School Athletic Training Center at 10155 Kingman Ave. in Jacksonville.

The project: The new two-story, 17,600-square-foot Athletic Training Center will provide training spaces for student athletes with views of the St. Johns River, including new wrestling facilities, locker rooms, athletic trainer space and spirit shop.

Where: 10155 Kingman Ave., Jacksonville

Expected completion: Q1 2025

San Marco Adaptive Reuse

Architect: Group 4 Design Inc

1939 Hendricks Ave.

g4designinc.com | 904-353-5900

The former Reddi-Arts property at 1037 Hendricks Ave. in Jacksonville is being adapted for retail and restaurant tenants.

The San Marco adaptive reuse of the property at 1037 Hendricks Ave. in Jacksonville.

The project: The adaptive reuse project will transform four single-story masonry buildings at into a mixed-use campus for retail and restaurant tenants. With 70 years of history, these buildings will be renovated to ensure they remain a community destination. It includes the former Reddi-Arts property.

Where: 1037 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville

Expected completion: 2026

Johnson Commons

Architect: Marquis Latimer + Halback Inc.

34 Cordova St., St. Augustine

halback.com | 904-825-6747

The Johnson Commons townhouse project in the LaVilla neighborhood of Downtown Jacksonville.

The Johnson Commons townhouse project is under construction, with some homes completed, in the LaVilla neighborhood of Downtown Jacksonville.

The project: Transit-oriented town home community in historic Downtown LaVilla. Inspired by the neighborhood’s history and historical architecture, the three-story, shotgun town homes will feature gabled roofs and stucco exteriors.

Where: 1087 Farwell St., Jacksonville

Expected completion: Summer 2025

Project submitted by Corner Lot

Gavin Point

Group 4 Design Inc

1939 Hendricks Ave.

g4designinc.com | 904-353-5900

Gavin Point is a 105-unit apartment community at 4025 Salisbury Road in Jacksonville.

The project: Construction recently began on Gavin Point Apartments, a 105-unit, rent-assisted, attainable housing community featuring amenities including fitness, resident clubroom, exterior picnic area and dog park.

Where: 4025 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville

Expected completion: July 2025

Made at the Armory

Architect: BDG Architects

100 N. Laura St., Suite 801

bdgllp.com | 904-640-1309

Made at the Armory is a transformation of the former National Guard Armory at Market and State streets near Downtown Jacksonville.

The project: REVA Development Corp. intends to transform the 70,000-square-foot historic National Guard Armory built in 1915 into a cultural arts center with amenities such as a food hall, microbrewery, coworking spaces, art studios and two performance stages.

Where: Market and State streets near Downtown Jacksonville

Expected completion: Q4 2026

Coming July 15, more projects including Artea and the Durbin Park YMCA