As part of the City of Lafayette’s efforts to expand downtown southward, Nova Tower is the first major step in that goal. Originally an 8-story project that proved unfeasible, the KJG team joined the project and created an affordable design that could meet the owner’s budget. Joining several lots between Third and Fourth street, Nova Tower houses over 75 apartments with a mixture of studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom options. Architecturally the strongest feature, a 2nd floor metal and glass-clad element stretches out to fourth street as a prime location for retail fitness and exercise.