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Columbus, Indiana; They've built a modern office building within the structure of a 1800s brick building that had more than seen its day. They left as much of the older structure as possible & built the modern office inside the space of the older building, using as many of the bricks from the older building as possible in building the new structure. The result is beautiful. The space around the outer perimeter of the new building and the inner perimeter of the old structure a courtyard for employees to relax. The older structure provides shading in the courtyard, yet is its filled with light from the broken out windows. The old structure also serves as a berm making the area a peaceful place to gather thoughts, talk with a co-worker, or simply relax. Why tear something completely down just to build something up? We should all be so forward thinking!
In the ECHO: Lessons in Sustainability photo essay.
17 Responses
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On 25 April 2008 Alain St-Onge gave props:
Very nice shot
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On 25 April 2008 Glenn Brandenburg said:
A window into another world
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On 25 April 2008 Catherine Kurvink gave props:
What a beautiful photo! And you're spot on about using classic old structures in this way. Preserve history!
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On 25 April 2008 Portia Söderberg gave props:
Fantastic!!!! I love this shot!
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On 25 April 2008 David Swatton said:
Excellent idea - it's nice to see that people are thinking about stuff like this
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On 25 April 2008 Natalie S gave props:
This is fabulous, Jolinda - love the story behind it too.
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On 26 April 2008 Bhasker gave props:
Wonderful shot... i love it... the colors and the composition
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On 26 April 2008 Kat gave props:
Awesome photo & story Jo!
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On 27 April 2008 Alice Dalla Stella gave props:
Good composition and thanks for sharing this story!
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On 27 April 2008 Leanna Lomanski gave props:
Beautiful composition and nice to know you have such conservationist attitudes there
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On 27 April 2008 Linda Merz gave props:
This is a wonderful photograph. I love the colors and the brick. Old buildings have so much more character, but the new one within will have a double history and character!
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On 16 May 2008 Amanda Means gave props:
I would love to see more of this building. What a great idea. I was thinking about doing that for a studio. Just build a box on the inside of the old structure. I love the rustic feel.
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On 16 May 2008 Glenn Buzbee gave props:
Hey this is a really great way to "recycle" wonderful old buildings. I salute Columbus for their creative approach to preservation without smothering the building in ridiculous restrictions. I think old buildings like this can have a much longer and productive life with a bit of help and support from modern usages and construction techniques. Bravo, Columbus! Thanks for sharing this.
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On 16 May 2008 Steve Hogle said:
This is a beauty Jolinda,Love the color and the depth thru the arch
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On 31 May 2008 Kiwi ana gave props:
Great Shot! Congrats on the hotness!
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On 1 June 2008 Mike gave props:
excellently presented
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On 3 June 2008 Tom Mertens gave props:
Great content, shape, & shades.
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