A modern office building constructed within an 1800s brick building, leaving as much of the older structure as possible & building the new office inside the available space of the older structure's framing, while recycling many of the bricks from the older building as possible in the new facility. The result is beautiful!
The space around the outer perimeter of the new building & the inner perimeter of the old structure is a courtyard where employees can relax. The older structure provides shading & the courtyard is filled with natural sunlight. The older structure also serves as a berm making the courtyard a peaceful place to gather thoughts, talk with a co-worker, or simply relax.
Why tear something down just to build something up? A common sense solution! We should all be so forward thinking! For that reason, this is also my "world of tomorrow" entry as more projects such as this will hopefully be a part of the future.
34 responses
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Alain St-Onge gave props (25 Apr 2008):
Very nice shot
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Glenn Brandenburg said (25 Apr 2008):
A window into another world
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Catherine Kurvink gave props (25 Apr 2008):
What a beautiful photo! And you're spot on about using classic old structures in this way. Preserve history!
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Portia Söderberg gave props (25 Apr 2008):
Fantastic!!!! I love this shot!
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David Swatton said (25 Apr 2008):
Excellent idea - it's nice to see that people are thinking about stuff like this
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Natalie S gave props (25 Apr 2008):
This is fabulous, Jolinda - love the story behind it too.
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Bhasker gave props (26 Apr 2008):
Wonderful shot... i love it... the colors and the composition
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Kat gave props (26 Apr 2008):
Awesome photo & story Jo!
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Leanna Lomanski gave props (27 Apr 2008):
Beautiful composition and nice to know you have such conservationist attitudes there
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Amanda Means gave props (16 May 2008):
I would love to see more of this building. What a great idea. I was thinking about doing that for a studio. Just build a box on the inside of the old structure. I love the rustic feel.
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Glenn Buzbee gave props (16 May 2008):
Hey this is a really great way to "recycle" wonderful old buildings. I salute Columbus for their creative approach to preservation without smothering the building in ridiculous restrictions. I think old buildings like this can have a much longer and productive life with a bit of help and support from modern usages and construction techniques. Bravo, Columbus! Thanks for sharing this.
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Steve Hogle said (16 May 2008):
This is a beauty Jolinda,Love the color and the depth thru the arch
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Kiwi ana gave props (31 May 2008):
Great Shot! Congrats on the hotness!
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Tom Mertens gave props (3 Jun 2008):
Great content, shape, & shades.
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (23 Feb 2009):
Beautiful shot and idea, so often the old and new can be combined in unison.
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John Linton gave props (7 Jun 2009):
Oh...Yeah! It rocks!
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Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (8 Jun 2009):
Love it :) well done
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Natalie S gave props (13 Jun 2009):
Back to vote mon ami
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Karen K Smith gave props (14 Jun 2009):
Excellent work and this WINS! Well it would if I was judging!
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adniloj said (14 Jun 2009):
Thanks everyone for your feedback! ... so very much appreciated!
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Chris Whitney said (14 Jun 2009):
For there to be a tomorrow, we need proper planning now-very nice Jolie.
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Lynn H gave props (18 Jun 2009):
Great entry! Cool composition!
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Audrey Kanekoa-Madrid gave props (1 Jul 2009):
Love this all the way! Good eye....
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Jean Pierre Vacherot gave props (4 Jul 2009):
Great shot, my vote
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Yasmina Baggili gave props (5 Jul 2009):
excellent picture! My vote
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elfriede fulda gave props (6 Jul 2009):
Excellent entry,,,thank you for the story behind it...
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Hector rtiz gave props (7 Jul 2009):
a vote for you...
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adniloj said (16 Jul 2009):
Thank you again everyone for your comments, favs & votes
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J. Harris Blacklist gave props (22 Jul 2009):
Fantastic image and conservation for the past...my vote!
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Oksana Skiba gave props (31 Jul 2009):
Interesting shot: it looks flat and perspective at the same time! Vote!
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Jan Hoffman gave props (2 Aug 2009):
Excellent "YES"
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marilu gave props (20 Aug 2009):
This entry fits this theme very well and the idea behind it makes perfect sense! Your composition is not only interesting but it also shows how everything ties in together so well! Great work!
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adniloj said (23 Aug 2009):
Thank you all for the great feedback!! :)
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Salah Alhumaid said (24 Aug 2009):
Wow Yes !
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