Historic Adaptive Project
This adaptive reuse project transformed a historic bank and a shoe store into a new space that showcases exposed masonry walls, wood roof framing and the existing terrazzo floors.
The First National Bank of Bryan, built in 1919, held the nation’s first night deposit vault. After a fire in 1960, the two buildings were combined and renovated.
The exterior was restored to its former glory, while the interior renovations focused on catering to a data communications company. The mezzanine, added in 1960, was exposed to distinguish it from the original structure. Various transparent, translucent, opaque elements were used to separate the secure data center from the more publicly accessible gallery.
The exterior was restored to its former glory, while the interior renovations focused on catering to a data communications company. The mezzanine, added in 1960, was exposed to distinguish it from the original structure. Various transparent, translucent, opaque elements were used to separate the secure data center from the more publicly accessible gallery.
