This traditional retail project for Altus Development was an opportunity to do something small, but special. We took advantage of the square footprint to create a nicely-proportioned shell of highly detailed brick masonry that would complement any tenant, and give their branding a high quality backdrop.

These simple design features make the building pop:

• Extra deep 6" perimeter aluminum storefront with shallower 4.5" deep mullions to subdivide the large glazing and provide additional detail

• Cast stone water table details referencing other nearby buildings in the shopping center

• Recessed and corbeled brick details to highlight the corners and cornice

• Large flexible storefront openings front and rear to maximize views of the interior and present an attractive face to nearby busy Olive Boulevard

• Custom corner linear LED accent lighting

• Continuous rigid insulation sheathing installed directly to the face of the studs provides

  • An open stud cavity for easier wiring and fixture installation

  • a combined insulation, air barrier, and moisture barrier in one product, which eliminates the need for sheathing

• Tightly coordinated lateral bracing at the building's corners provide future flexibility for reconfiguration within the large masonry portals