What we need: A light fixture that complies with regulations for food-processing AND fits the aesthetic of our renovations. Function first, followed by form. Why we need it: USDA standards require light fixtures in food-processing areas to be cleanable, to have covered bulbs, etc. (i.e., loads more regulations that are worth having and following, but […]
The Bathroom – Being All It Can Be
Our surprising-find bathroom with a sordid history has gone through serious renovations to be all it can be. Starting out as a dusty and dirty hole in the wall, it’s now a stunning and very open space. (Prepare yourself. I’m about to over-use the word “vintage.”) The vintage brick walls reach up to high ceilings, […]
History at its Worst
Waaay back when we bought 902 N Mangum St in March 2014 – AKA the distant past – we decided to preserve its historical elements while simultaneously transforming it into a modern facility. More specifically, we said we’d keep the handsome features and oust the homely ones. And I don’t think there’s anything less tasteful […]
Two Sides of the Same Coin
Every actual and proverbial coin has two sides. You’ve already seen both sides of our new storefront “coin”: the exterior plywood jungle and the interior glass network that the plywood’s protecting. Today we reveal the revamped storefront “coin” in its entirety. With the final trim-out completed by our carpenter super-team, Scott Taylor and Matt Swean, […]
Step Through Time
Here we have another fine example of historic preservation at 902 N Mangum St. This exterior door is native to the building; however, the door’s original glass panes did not fare well through time… Clear-Vue Glass of Durham provided three replacement panes for the door and Scott Taylor ensured their proper installation. The transom light […]
Is this a joke?
We’re all familiar with the “How do you keep an idiot busy?” joke… If you’re not, let me introduce you. All you need to do is print this line on both sides of a piece a paper and follow the instructions: How do you keep an idiot busy? (Turn paper over) Now that we’re all […]
The Devil’s in the Details
Recognize the doorway seen here? No? How ‘bout now? Believed to be a former exterior door of the original 150 sq ft building, it’s now an interior door off our conference room. But while it’s function has changed, we’ve taken great care to preserve and incorporate period and personal details. For instance, the door featured […]
Through the (good-)looking glass
We’re obsessed with glass! This time the glass on our minds comes in the form of large crystalline windows situated on the North and South sides of our soon-to-be conference room. With natural light beaming in on three sides, our fishbowl is complete. And in that good-looking glass you can see clear reflections, or clear […]
A window by any other name…
Whether you call it a transom window or a transom light, what I’m referring to is the window above a door that’s separated by a crosspiece called a transom. For the purpose of this blog post, I’m choosing to call it a transom light. It’s a small tribute to the sun rays this little baby […]
Nice Shades!
You can’t be Cool without a sweet set of shades… it’s a fact (sort of). So with these “shades” we’re officially Cool now. Technically known as “angle warehouse shades,” these exterior lighting fixtures are period pieces from the mid-1900’s, a time when the hub was a Gulf service station. Pine State Electric & Lighting Center […]
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