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South Building Branching
1. Event Space- shared restaurant dining space, bathrooms, and commercial kitchen. Interior walls open to remove any boundaries, allowing event guests or hotel visitors to move freely. 2. Incubator- this workshop / craft-making space is given a physical bridge connection on the second level along with a gallery space. Here the artists are able showcase their work and the Cleveland culture of‘ making.’ 3. The Middle Building and the South Building share an egress core. However, for future development, the design allows for a more emphasized connection to be established. 4. Elevator- this external elevator gives visitors a continues view and connection to the rest of the site. It also encourages other visitors to experience the South Building and its program.
Resurfacing History
An important element of the South Building design is the complete preservation and rehabilitation of the current building elements. The thick masonry walls, roof, and openings have all been incorporated into the design to assure the visitor an authentic experience. Any partitions added for programmatic use are treated as contemporary members. The beams, columns, and masonry features are on their prime display in the atrium space.
Lee University Downtown Cleveland
Courtyard Interior Street, Exterior Event Areas
Event Space Interior Street
Blythe Neighborhood
Atrium Core Space
The South Building provides programmatic, physical, and visual connections to its neighboring buildings and site. The floor plan design gives visitors the ability to transition between spaces without interruption.