The Buggyworks project renovated and restored two manufacturing buildings built around 1900 and 1950. The team reinvented the structures as commercial office buildings.
2016
196,000 SF
The building is anticipated to be LEED Certified
Project designers, now with The Columbus Architectural Studio, approached the design of the Buggyworks by first asking what an adaptive reuse of a building should be. The Original building was constructed at the beginning of the 20th century to manufacture horseless buggies. Throughout the last century, the building had multiple additions leaving a sprawling industrial complex without much internal light. Danial, Stephanie, and David studied multiple building programs and investigated the existing building fabric in order to provide maximum creative flexible space while optimizing views and daylight.
Through the creative reuse of the existing structure, what once was a deteriorated abandoned building is now a desirable commercial office space with enclosed parking. The renovation that takes advantage of the surrounding views toward Huntington Ballpark and downtown Columbus. The core and shell design maintained the unique character of exposed timber framing and interior brick masonry walls, while also upgrading the building envelope and systems for occupant comfort and sustainable building performance for many decades to come.
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About The Author
Dan Hanes - Architect
Danial Hanes established The Columbus Architectural Studio based on the principle of “doing work that is worth doing”. This concept has guided him through his 30 years of experience and has been a cornerstone of the firm since its inception in 2016. Having worked on a variety of projects, ranging from multi-family residences to professional sports stadiums and even a chicken coop, his focus has remained the same: the client, transparency, and good design. With the aim of inspiring and improving his community, he emphasizes building relationships rather than egos. Danial’s commitment to Columbus and his profession has led him to advocate for inclusion, community, and engagement among professionals, students, and those interested in the field. He has served as the past Chair of The Center for Architecture and Design, and is currently a board member of the Columbus chapter of The American Institute of Architects. His firm is also a proud sponsor of NOMA's Columbus Chapter. Despite the demands of his packed calendar, he consistently finds opportunities to guide and inspire the next wave of architects.