In my proposal, I aimed to revitalize the aging three-tenant retail façade while respecting the historic character of the downtown core.
Brick is used as the primary material to create harmony with the surrounding buildings and anchor the project within its context. Its timeless quality provides a grounded presence while allowing subtle modern detailing.
The existing arches were removed to eliminate their heavy, outdated appearance. In their place, I introduced taller, cleaner, and more proportioned arches at each storefront entrance — a contemporary reinterpretation of a historic element that preserves familiarity while modernizing the façade.