Adaptive Reuse
Gold Cash Gold
From Pawnshop to Restaurant and Lofts
An adaptive reuse of a historic pawnshop building built in 1887.
Project Details
- Location: Corktown
- Project Size: 10,000 SQ FT
- Completion Date: 2015
- Developer: O'Connor Real Estate and Development
- Architects:
- Laavu
- Program: Food & Beverage, Residential
A Historic Renovation
The Gold Cash Gold development is located on the revitalized Michigan Ave commercial corridor in the heart of Corktown, across from Roosevelt Park and the Michigan Central Depot. A whitewashed interior gets color from a stained glass installation inspired by the mismatched windows of the city’s industrial past; a rescued gym floor from an abandoned school; and a wall of pickled locally grown vegetables. The historic renovation included six loft residences ranging from 750-1200 sq. ft., including four 2-bedroom units and two 1-bedroom units.The design incorporated wood lath stripped from the plaster walls as decorative paneling. A newly constructed outdoor deck and balconies offer city views.
Every detail tells a story. From stained glass to mason jars, and a salvaged gym floor.