Originally constructed as a garment-manufacturing factory in 1928, the 24,000 square foot LN Gross Company building has a long and vibrant commercial history. The current owner of the building fell in love with its character and deep history in the City of Kent. Restoring the building’s rapidly deteriorating exterior to its former glory was a project in itself. The design team chose to celebrate the industrial character of the LN Gross building and maintain its historic features by rehabilitating the building for light-industrial use and office space. The owner and architect, longtime professional acquaintances, worked closely throughout the two-year process to restore the building to the community asset it once was.
This award was presented to DS Architecture and Renaissance 2000.