building ideas office
ADAPTIVE REUSE, OFFICE, COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN
The transformation of an abandoned 1960's car repair garage into a Design Office for Building Ideas- Architecture & Marcelle Guilbeau Interior Design
An existing side "Lean to" addition was removed & the space transformed into a Japanese inspired Courtyard
The existing 12' Ceiling Car Repair Garage was transformed into the Design Studio Space. The garage doors were replaced with large windows.
The existing 12' Ceiling Car Repair Garage was transformed into the Design Studio Space. The garage doors were replaced with large windows.
Stairs leading to the upper floor level
The upper floor level was transformed into a Lobby, Offices, Conference Room, Showroom Display, Bathrooms, Kitchen & access to the Courtyard
The upper floor level was transformed into a Lobby, Offices, Conference Room, Showroom Display, Bathrooms, Kitchen & access to the Courtyard
The original building was built in 1960 as a car parts & repair garage. During it's 55 year history the building had many uses before being abandoned for 12 years when we took it over for our offices.
Photography- Gieves Anderson