Case Western Reserve University Think[box]

  • Cleveland , OH
  • 11,600 sf

Project Scope

Adaptive Reuse
An adaptive reuse project, this first-floor renovation transformed a former storage warehouse into a makerspace.
Infrastructure
Work included interior demo of a cast-in-place concrete vault, concrete restoration, plumbing, installation of high-efficiency boilers as part of the HVAC system, and electrical upgrades. Finishes included a mix of resinous flooring, acoustical treatments, custom millwork, and decorative wall panels.
Site Improvements
Exterior work included a new entrance canopy with steel and Trespa panels, concrete restoration, relocation of bike racks, and landscaping.

Project Gallery

An indoor pedestrian bridge featuring wooden walls, a geometric white structural frame, and large angled windows looking out onto trees.
A seminar room with white chairs arranged in a circle, facing two large projector screens and a speaker’s podium.
A modern meeting room enclosed by a floor-to-ceiling glass wall, featuring rows of chairs arranged in a large, open space.
A commercial kitchen alcove with a stainless steel counter, sink, coffee machine, ice maker, and a two-door refrigerator.
A U-shaped conference table with orange chairs in a modern meeting room featuring a large whiteboard and exposed ceiling fixtures.
Reception area featuring a wood-paneled wall with the text “think [box],” a concrete pillar labeled “Community 1,” and glass doors leading to a bright, open office space.

Project Details

Owner Case Western Reserve University
Architect studioTECHNE Architects
Size 11,600 SF
Location Cleveland , OH

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