Adaptive Reuse & Renovations
Client: Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (CSTCC)
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Project:
To convert a 1950 dated corridor and 1960's remodeled classroom areas into a modern college multi-media center and public meeting area for community and corporate current and potential business partners. The goal was to create a new image for CSTCC as a prelude to the (then) coming Advance Technology and Learning Center.

Details:
Conversion of universally utilized area into a state-of-art Media Presentation Center entailed:

• Opening up exterior blocked windows - a return to day lighting.
  
• A translucent screen wall system separating the dining/food prep area from the presentation room (also served as control flow for food distribution).
  
• New dynamic wall and ceiling details produced a unique combination of wood, wall covering, ceramic tile, and select carpeting.
  
• Advance high tech audio/video computer integrated multi-media (with Information Technology Department) equipment; drop viewing screen and Dolby surround sound system
  
• ADA modifications per all doors, fixtures, and seating
  
• Fire protection system (existing) was modified to integrate a new limited area system.
  
• Design new ADA compliance exterior stairs/ramp entrance ramp
  
• Modified existing HVAC system to provide air flow, heat, etc. to the newly defined and reformed spaces
  
• Metal floating ceiling system installed to reflect the 1950's ceiling (metal); but with newer materials and side lit down lighting in corridor.