Strategic Reuse Project: The Walker Building
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About the Building
The Walker Building’s unusual “L”-shaped design creates exposure on both Main and First Streets, overlooking the Victoria Theatre.
Address: 14 W. First St.
Total size: 23,700 SF
Year constructed: 1923
Building floorplate: 5,000 SF
About the Architects
The Architectural Group, Inc. (TAG) is a comprehensive professional planning, design, computer graphics, and construction services firm dedicated to creating value. TAG is an organization of outstanding people with specialized and diversified skills who apply innovative thinking to unique problems. TAG, Inc. is committed to sustainable design and has been a member of the United States Green Building Council since its origin.
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Architect's Vision:
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The Walker Building is located on North Main Street in the heart of downtown's Avenue of the Arts. Potential reuse designs for this building include a mixed use concept of office, retail and residential units. The proposed design features six retail/residential units and three new storefronts that create live/work tenant spaces. Additional highlights include:
• New elevator and additional windows
• Rooftop garden and skylights
• Re-purpose existing parking for outdoor public gathering space
• Network of organic drapery
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| Architect's Renderings: (Click on image to view a larger version in a new window.) |
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