This complex renovation project included a complete interior and exterior rehabilitation of an existing 6-story, extremely narrow structure on Main Street in downtown Louisville. Inside, the building was transformed to house a Visitor Center with interpretive exhibits, a microdistillery, a gift shop, a “speakeasy”- themed event space, and staff offices.
Mechanical systems are an example of how proper system selection can contribute to a building’s interior feel. The small piping for the VRF/VRV HVAC systems located throughout the building allows for tall ceiling heights. Small VRV units allowed for creative hiding spaces for interior HVAC equipment. Small exterior units fit easily within the confines of the party wall/property line restraints of a downtown historic building.