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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, quartz countertops and spa-inspired 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

Built-in gourmet kitchen appliances
Decorative white quartz countertops
Designer tile backsplash
Matte black finish cabinets with brushed gold hardware
Black penny tile detail in bathrooms
Luxury spa shower system with matte black fixtures
Foyer with coat storage
Full sized washer and dryer
Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout
Wood plank flooring
(included with premium corners)
Exposed cement accents
Sound-reducing concrete construction

Step Inside

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

Floor-to-ceiling windows

Exposed cement accents

Wood-plank flooring

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

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 Spa Shower

*Hand shower & body sprays in select units

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

White quartz countertops
Black and white contrast cabinets
Floor-to-ceiling cabinets with built in wine storage
Sliding barn doors
Fully furnished GE kitchen appliances
Mud room
Black and white bathroom tile details
Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout
Premium 8″ Showerheads Throughout

Step Inside

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

Rain Showers

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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