Problem Statement
The Temple Building, located in North Lansing’s Old Town Neighborhood, will be renovated and transformed into a coworking office and café. This space will be conducive for holistic interaction between the workplace, the economy, the environment and the community. Culture will be supported throughout the office by creating an open, varied and interactive floor plan. Because the building has such a rich heritage, the historical integrity of the exterior will remain, and interior elements like the stained glass windows and wood-carved details will be revitalized with modern finishes. The overall redesign of the building will embrace sustainability, in the site redevelopment, the building’s structural changes and especially in the design details. The building is not currently ADA compliant, so efforts will be made to update the building to house integrated accessibility features that will allow users with all levels of accessibility to utilize the space easily. Because this space will be a modern workplace, technology will be highly prioritized throughout, and these elements will be balanced with soft, informal workspaces and many natural elements. Overall, the building will be designed with quality and invention in mind in order to promote the innovation and creativity of the users, while looking out for their well-being with the integration of important amenities throughout the space.