Through extensive research of the building’s long history, the exterior was restored to its glory days.
Swinney Hardware was a staple in the Kendall-Whittier neighborhood for 74 years until closing its doors in 2008. Kendall-Whittier is home to photographers, art galleries, furniture stores, great restaurants, and coffee shops. And now home to TPC Studios which focuses on event planning, branding, and media production.
Narrate Design was tasked with the historic preservation of the building. Through extensive research of the building’s long history, the exterior was restored to its glory days.
Through programming, we determined the spaces required. We knew they needed a public face. Open office components, conference rooms, and a gallery area to display all manner of art and design. And private spaces to accommodate storage of oversized props, a workshop, as well as floral and photography studios.
Two major white walls define the public space of office and gallery. Bold color contrasts the clean planer architecture and adds architectural interest. Staggered lights in the original exposed ceiling give the expansive space a sense of movement.
The eclectic space came to life as the new home for TPC Studios. An elegant, quirky creative environment — that’s what the office really wanted to be.
