Project Type: Adaptive Use - Creative Office Size: 180,000 SF Construction cost: Withheld Completion: 2016 Project Role: Project Manager | Concept design Firm: Smith Dalia Architects Awards: 2017 AIA Georgia Merit Award in Renovation/Restoration
Both 2282 & 2300 Defoor Hills Rd. are conceived as a single project that repurposes two nondescript warehouses into a vibrant cohort of creative office environments. The design includes the removal of sections of both buildings to provide natural light and create shared spaces for future tenants.
Although distinct in character, the structures work in concert to establish a common identity. Soaring, daylit interiors and natural materials impart a warmth and presence that is a desirable feature of the modern office. This project is best seen as a catalyst for rebranding this district toward transformation of the area into an urban destination.
As the Project Manager from concept through design development, Anne Michael played a key role in setting the team on the path for success.
Photo credits: Scott Chester, www.wscottchestergallery.com