About This Project

This project is a renovation of a building that has lived many lives. Built over a century ago, it served first as a residential home, then as the headquarters of One Accord for more than 15 years, and most recently as MarketHQ. Each transformation left its mark — and our work was to honor those layers of history while creating something entirely suited to the way people work today.

The challenge was not merely cosmetic. The architecture needed to evolve alongside the people occupying the space, reflecting how profoundly work requirements have changed. The result is a flex office environment that is as relevant in 2026 as the building’s original bones were when it was first built — a rare balance of originality and innovation.

The Challenge

  • Working within existing historic square footage without the ability to expand the building envelope
  • Preserving the building’s original character and architectural traces while introducing entirely new functionality
  • Creating a variety of workspace types — open collaboration, individual offices, and Zoom-ready rooms — within a single cohesive design
Wide view of a modern conference room setup with a long dark table, black mesh chairs, and a distinct black and white geometric carpet. A TV screen, brick column, and glass whiteboard are visible.
Wide, modern conference room with a large dark table surrounded by mesh-backed chairs, an exposed brick column, and a stylish black ring chandelier. The room features a screen projector and geometric carpet.
Private attic-style office with a dramatic wall mural of two vintage race cars. A dark wood desk with a computer monitor and a potted rubber plant sits under a ceiling window.
Vertical shot of a hallway with white paneled doors, white trim, and a white-patterned carpet, leading into a room with a large black-and-white wall mural of a vintage race car.
Close-up vertical shot of a potted rubber plant with dark leaves in a rustic ceramic pot, set on a dark wood desk with a blurred race car mural in the background.
Close-up, low-angle shot of a conference table with dark wood finish and black mesh chairs in the foreground, with a large projection screen and a circular black chandelier visible above.
Close-up vertical shot of a seating area featuring a small round table with a marble top and a carved dark wood base, next to a fluted gray fabric bench. A black and white poster of a woman in binoculars is on the wall.
Wide shot of a small meeting room with a round marble table, three brown S-shaped chairs, a cowhide rug, and a modern globular chandelier. A window is in the background.

Our Design Approach

Our approach was rooted in deep respect for the building’s identity. Rather than erasing its history, we traced its original elements — structural details, proportions, and the rhythms of the existing architecture — and wove new materials around them. Carpet, wallpaper, and furniture were selected to complement the building’s character without feeling nostalgic or dated.

We focused heavily on creating a variety of workspace types within the available square footage. Beautiful sitting areas encourage informal collaboration, while small individual conference rooms provide the acoustic privacy essential for remote meetings and Zoom calls. The wallpaper selections throughout add the visual richness that makes spending a full workday in this space genuinely pleasurable. The design is built for a hybrid workforce — one that needs to engage offline with colleagues in person and online with clients around the world simultaneously. Every square foot was planned to support that dual reality, making this a truly current office within a century-old shell.

Office hallway wall display featuring a shadowbox with a vintage racing helmet and trophy, a sketch of the Eiffel Tower, and a painting of a large tree.
Long, narrow office hallway with dark wood floors, white trim, modern light fixtures, and a black and white geometric patterned runner rug.
Close-up of the office front door entryway, featuring a tall glass door, a dark wood sculpture, and a ceiling covered in dark, patterned wallpaper.
Close-up of two brown leather-look S-shaped meeting chairs and a marble table next to a window, under a modern globular chandelier.
Small meeting room corner featuring a round marble table, brown leather-look chairs, and a feature wall with a large, abstract mural that resembles a landscape.
Close-up on the curved back and base of a brown leather-look S-shaped office chair against a textured abstract wall mural.
Close-up of the white marble tabletop and a curved brown leather chair in the foreground, with an abstract mural on the wall in the background.
Office hallway with framed artwork and plaques leading into a meeting room with a marble table, brown chair, and a white globular chandelier.
Close-up of a multi-globe amber glass chandelier hanging above a meeting area with wallpaper depicting an abstract landscape.
Wide view of a small meeting room with a round wood table, three white sherpa-style chairs, a glass chandelier, and an abstract landscape wallpaper.
Vertical view of a dark, stylish powder room corner with a gold-framed mirror, fluted vanity, gold sink fixtures, and a white toilet bowl on the right.
Close-up, horizontal view of gold bathroom faucet and handles on a white sink, set against a dark wall and gold-framed mirror.
Close-up vertical shot of a brushed gold gooseneck faucet and matching knurled handles mounted on a white sink basin against a deep black wall.
Close-up of a black, ornate cast iron outdoor bistro table and chairs on a patio with decorative tile and a black metal railing overlooking lush green trees.
Podcast recording studio with a round black table, three office chairs, and two microphones on arms. Features a green hedge wall with a neon sign reading 'The Value Factory' and a blue backdrop curtain.
Podcast recording studio lounge area featuring two large, tufted brown leather armchairs, a round glass table, and two microphones on stands. The backdrop is a dark, textured wall with a fiddle leaf fig plant and a wooden scale pattern.
Close-up of a vintage black Underwood Standard Typewriter No. 4 next to a retro silver and black radio, set against a blurred, graphic mural wall.

Design Details

  • Original architectural traces preserved and integrated throughout the renovation
  • Custom wallpaper selections adding texture, color, and visual identity to each zone
  • Individual Zoom-ready conference rooms with acoustic separation
  • Open sitting areas designed for informal collaboration and creative work
  • New carpet and furniture selections that respect and complement the historic building envelope
  • Flex layout adaptable to evolving workforce and office use patterns

The Result

This historic building now serves its community with the same energy it has across three distinct eras — but with the sophistication and functionality that modern work demands. It is a space where the past and present coexist beautifully, where original character enriches rather than constrains, and where every person who works inside feels the care that went into every decision.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did you balance preserving history with modern functionality?
We kept original architectural traces intact and chose materials — carpet, wallpaper, furniture — that complement the building’s century-old bones. New elements were introduced only where they added functionality, never at the expense of the building’s character.
The office includes open collaborative sitting areas, individual small conference rooms ideal for Zoom calls, and flexible zones designed for both in-person team work and remote client engagement.
Yes. We have experience working with buildings that carry architectural history and require careful, respectful renovation. Our team understands how to read a building’s original intent and translate it into something that serves contemporary life without sacrificing what makes the space distinctive.

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