The L. Harbach and Sons factory complex, consisting of two functionally related 5-story brick buildings separated by a paved courtyard, is a rare surviving warehouse-factory complex from early 20th century Des Moines. Kent Mauck Encore Properties, the current owner of the 1906 complex, rehabilitated the two buildings as competitive-rate housing with a hip, uptown feel to draw urban professionals to the revitalized downtown business district. The buildings include 103 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments; retail space; a theater room; and a fitness room.

Funding came from a combination of bank financing, owner equity and a diverse array of state and federal tax credits for historic preservation, grayfield restoration and workforce housing. RDG Planning and Design created the plans for the stunning restoration.