Lower Columbia College Main Bldg Addition

We prioritized natural light and seamless integration with existing architectural themes to renovate a 1960ssection of a Lower Columbia College campus building last updated in the '80s.

Exemplifying revitalization through thoughtful design, the renovation added a stair and elevator section that harmonized with the campus's brick and glass aesthetic. Originally concrete-walled, we applied a thin brick veneer, giving the appearance of full-size bricks without the need for heavier structural support. This approach enhanced the building's exterior and maintained structural integrity without altering the footings.

As natural light was a significant focus of our design, we expanded the previously infilled window areas from the 1980sremodel to allow more light into the space while creating a signature transformation of an existing stairway, which formerly occupied a third of the corridor's width.

 Enclosed in a glass "cube" that bathed the stairwell in light to enhance its aesthetic, the location was also well positioned to accommodate a new entrance at the building's west end.

 We renovated a 1960s building on Lower Columbia College's campus, focusing on natural light and integrating with existing architecture. We added a stair and elevator, enclosed in a glass 'cube', and applied a thin brick veneer for aesthetic consistency without heavy structural modifications.