



Hole in the Floor
HOLE IN THE FLOOR \ 2020 AIA ND Merit Award
Remodel two existing office suites to accommodate a growing design/build firm in the most cost-effective way. Provide a fresh place to attract young talent. Creatively connect two separate condo spaces while allowing for future sale or lease of the suites as individual suites or together. Create a separation or zoning of design staff versus build staff. At the same time, allowing for daylighting, visual connection and collaboration between staff. Create privacy for design staff from build related vendors and hustle and bustle of build related business. Allow for the remodel of the basement to take place while continuing to work on the main floor. Ultimately, honor the request to not “lose a day of work” while remodeling was happening. Creatively phase the project over time….remodel the first floor initially, realize we are growing, finish the basement remodel, move the desks, cut the hole in the floor, double your area and back to work. Integrate local art and create a gallery for art and studio work. Create an “airiness” in a small/stacked space
TYPOLOGY
Remodel \ Commercial
LOCATION
Fargo, North Dakota
COMPLETION
2019













