The building, a former auto garage and industrial equipment supplier, is nearly 11,000 square feet. To stabilize the historic concrete block building, an L- shaped pour-in-place concrete wall was required. The wall was left exposed for dramatic effect. Cluck’s designers chose to capture and honor its roots by glazing the original garage door bays. The […]
Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood neighborhood is known for its relaxed vibe and eclectic mix of consignment shops, pubs, and tattoo shops. With the nightlife covered, Plaza Midwood needed a place for the community to come together during the day—a cozy coffee shop with plenty of comfortable seating. Welcome to Undercurrent—a neighborhood hangout with gourmet coffee and […]
In 1968, the Ford Body Company built a grouping of pre-engineered metal buildings on the side of a quiet road in Greensboro. Years passed and the retirement of 3rd generation owner Lynn Ford marked an end to this stalwart Greensboro company. Today, Battleground Avenue is a thriving 6-lane thoroughfare. The owners of Mac’s Speed Shop […]