Adaptive Reuse – Brown & Bills Architects

Talbott Tower Lobby Renovation | Dayton, Ohio

PROJECT SUMMARY

Built in 1958, Talbott Tower is a 197,000 SF mixed-use commercial office and retail building located in downtown Dayton, Ohio. Phase One of the multi-phased project involved renovating the first-floor lobby and includes contemporary common and snack areas for building tenants and visitors, an updated security desk, a valet parking waiting area, and a parking garage office. The wood ceiling, lighting upgrades, and easily maintained furniture were selected to create an inviting first impression that complements the building’s classic Art Deco style.

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Greater Dayton RTA | Dayton, Ohio

PROJECT SUMMARY

Brown and Bills Architects, working as an affiliate of Design Group 3, LLC (DG3), provided architectural, planning, and engineering services to the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (GDRTA). This exterior restoration project of the Wright Stop Plaza included new exterior lighting and window shading devices, restoration of the masonry and terra cotta, and the replacement of windows and roofs on the historic building. Services included design, renderings, construction drawings, specifications, and construction observation.

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Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School Student Conditioning Center | Dayton, Ohio

PROJECT SUMMARY

The project involved transforming a mid-1960s 24,000 SF brick warehouse into a state-of-the-art training and conditioning center for the school’s students and athletic teams. Located in Dayton, Ohio, the training facility incorporates high-efficiency lighting, a multi-purpose court and field, a wrestling room, and a strength training room which features new weight and cardio equipment. Specialty sports surfaces include an artificial turf area, recyclable rubber flooring for the weight training area, and a poured urethane floor for basketball and volleyball.

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Aviation Trail, Inc. | Dayton, Ohio

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

PROJECT SUMMARY

Aviation Trail, Inc. (ATI), a non-profit volunteer organization, has a mission to preserve and promote aviation heritage in Dayton and the Miami Valley. The building anchors the historic Wright Cycle Shop and the Hoover Block Building, serving as a focal point and visitors center to begin the experience of visiting the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. Brown & Bills Architects (BBA) carried out the preservation of the Setzer Building’s historic façade. This renewal is a part of a larger effort to revive the historic Third Street business district. The ATI building houses artifacts and exhibits depicting Dayton’s local aviation heritage.

The Dave Gold Parachute Collection is located on the second floor and is operated by ATI. BBA led a team consisting of representatives of the National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and the U.S. Air Force that organized, evaluated, and documented the vast parachute collection.