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Elevate Your Lifestyle in Downtown Durham

Life at Van Alen means living in architecture that’s art. Our 12-story tower and 5-story plaza apartment homes bring a legendary level of luxury to the city. Perks include handcrafted cabinetry, historical accents and interiors with the feel of a fine hotel. Highly designed studio, 1, 2 or 3-bedroom layouts feature soaring ceilings, walk-in closets with custom shelving, luxurious wood floors, solid-stone countertops and glass-enclosed garden tubs. Right city. Right place.
Heightened Living

The Tower

Providence Row apartment kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful finishes
Van Alen tower apartments gold hardware detail on cabinets
Matte black cabinets with brushed gold hardware
Van Alen tower apartments in-cabinet appliances
Built-in GE appliances
Van Alen tower apartments quartz countertops
Decorative white quartz counters
Van Alen apartment glass stove top
Glass top range
Van Alen tower apartments white beveled subway tile backsplash
Decorative tile backsplash
Providence Row apartment kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful finishes
Floor-to-ceiling windows
Exposed cement accents
Carpeted bedrooms
High tray ceilings with ceiling fans
Providence Row apartment kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful finishes
Van Alen tower apartments rainfall shower
Rainfall shower heads
Black penny tile detail
Double vanities in select units
Ceramic tile floor

Sky-high Elegance

Tower Finishes

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    Built-in gourmet kitchen appliances
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    Decorative white quartz countertops
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    Designer tile backsplash
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    Matte black finish cabinets with brushed gold hardware
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    Black penny tile detail in bathrooms
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    Foyer with coat storage
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    Full sized washer and dryer
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    Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout
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    Wood plank flooring throughout
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    Exposed cement accents
Providence Row apartment kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful finishes
Van Alen tower apartments gold hardware detail on cabinets
Matte black cabinets with brushed gold hardware
Van Alen tower apartments in-cabinet appliances
Built-in GE appliances
Van Alen tower apartments quartz countertops
Decorative white quartz counters
Van Alen apartment glass stove top
Glass top range
Van Alen tower apartments white beveled subway tile backsplash
Decorative tile backsplash
Providence Row apartment kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful finishes
Floor-to-ceiling windows
Exposed cement accents
Carpeted bedrooms
High tray ceilings with ceiling fans
Providence Row apartment kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful finishes
Van Alen tower apartments rainfall shower
Rainfall shower heads
Black penny tile detail
Double vanities in select units
Ceramic tile floor
Van Alen logo mark and lines graphic

Tower Features

Van Alen Tower apartment entry way with designer tray ceiling and storage nook

Elevated foyer entryway with built-in storage

Van Alen apartments in Downtown Durham NC luxury penthouse spacious open floor plan with panoramic city views

Floor-to-ceiling windows

Van Alen apartments in Downtown Durham NC luxury bathroom with walk in shower

Walk-in shower with bench seating

Van Alen apartments in Downtown Durham NC large penthouse balcony with city views

Spacious balconies with Downtown Durham views

Van Alen plaza apartments custom closets

Closets with built-in storage

Van Alen Tower apartment laundry room with full size laundry machines

In-unit full size washer and dryers

Midrise Respite

The Plaza

Providence Row apartment kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful finishes
Van Alen apartment kitchen cabinet hardware detail
Cabinets with shiny nickel hardware and built-in wine storage
Van Alen apartment GE oven detail view
GE appliances
White quartz counters
Van Alen plaza apartments kitchen pendant lighting
Pendant lights
Providence Row apartment kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful finishes
Van Alen plaza apartments rainfall shower head
Rain shower
Soaking tub
Stylish tile detail
Providence Row apartment kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful finishes
Floor-to-ceiling windows
Carpeted bedrooms
Ceiling fans
Providence Row apartment kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful finishes
Van Alen apartment kitchen cabinet hardware detail
Cabinets with shiny nickel hardware and built-in wine storage
Van Alen apartment GE oven detail view
GE appliances
White quartz counters
Van Alen plaza apartments kitchen pendant lighting
Pendant lights
Providence Row apartment kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful finishes
Van Alen plaza apartments rainfall shower head
Rain shower
Soaking tub
Stylish tile detail
Providence Row apartment kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful finishes
Floor-to-ceiling windows
Carpeted bedrooms
Ceiling fans

Urban Elegance

Plaza Finishes

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    White quartz countertops
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    Black and white contrast cabinets
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    Floor-to-ceiling cabinets with built in wine storage
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    Sliding barn doors
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    Fully furnished GE kitchen appliances
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    Mud room
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    Black and white bathroom tile details
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    Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout
Van Alen logo mark and lines graphic

Plaza Features

Van Alen Plaza apartment entry way with storage

Mudroom entryway with built-in storage

Van Alen apartments in Downtown Durham NC bright kitchen with custom cabinets, designer pendant lights, and kitchen island

Floor-to-ceiling contrast cabinets

Van Alen Plaza apartment living room with large windows and balcony access

Floor-to-ceiling windows

Van Alen plaza apartments sliding barn doors

Pocket and barn doors

Van Alen plaza apartment double vanity bathroom sinks

Double Vanity Sinks

Van Alen plaza apartments stacked washer and dryer

In-unit Stacked washer and dryer

Detailed Design with Intention

Apartment
Features

  • Historic Downtown Durham views
  • Floor to ceiling windows throughout
  • Floor-to-ceiling cabinets in kitchen
  • Matte black cabinets
  • Fully furnished kitchen appliances
  • Mud room & built-in bookshelves
  • In-unit washer and dryer
  • Double vanities*
  • Soaking tub and walk-in shower options
  • Carpeted bedrooms
  • Hard surface flooring throughout common apartment space
  • Google Fiber internet access
  • Central heating and air conditioning
  • Valet trash
  • Smoke-free community

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