St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center – Green Room

St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center – Green Room

PORTFOLIO St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center – Green Room ALL CATEGORIES ADAPTIVE REUSE COMMUNITY CORPORATE EDUCATION HEALTHCARE LEED MULTI-FAMILY SENIOR LIVING HOSPITALITY/RETAIL WELLNESS Challenge Existing ingredients: Knotty pine panelling basement walls painted pink Dropped acoustical ceiling Second hand furniture Learning environment Staff work area Combine all of the above for a less than welcoming environment for housing ownership seminars and staff meetings. Solution A complete gut was in order to awaken and expose the new mechanical system, and the ageless stone foundation and wood framing in this urban row house.  A new space plan, finish application and lighting created a new approach to how the space can be used.  New furniture was obtained through a direct contract with an educational furniture manufacturer and random carpet tile was purchased in keeping with the spirit of...
Glenwood Life Counseling Center

Glenwood Life Counseling Center

PORTFOLIO Glenwood ALL CATEGORIES ADAPTIVE REUSE COMMUNITY CORPORATE EDUCATION HEALTHCARE LEED MULTI-FAMILY SENIOR LIVING HOSPITALITY/RETAIL WELLNESS Challenge Glenwood Life Counseling Center required more space for their growing need to serve those with addiction challenges. Solution The Kann Partners design team helped develop Glenwood’s program and expand their existing building.  Group and individual services demand tough wearing finishes and infrastructure to support a community in...