The existing ground floor Façade & Vestibule of the three-story building posed Itself to be an eyesore and building envelope failure. Life Safety concerns were also to be addressed as access to the second floor was non-compliant with the building code. While no original photos or documents of the building were available for reference, the owners’ intentions were to restore the glory of the 'old main street' look and complement the façades of neighboring buildings on the block. There is a large prominence of brick, stone, wood trim, and tall slender windows within the existing context of the block. The final design incorporated similar materials, showcasing the existing brick and stone sills of the upper floors, while boasting a new wood trim, windows, and entrance door façade on the ground floor.

The former vestibule portrayed an uncomfortable and unwelcoming small space. The newly designed vestibule provided improved stair access and accessibility to the second-floor offices and a renovated first-floor waiting area of the first-floor business office. Structural improvements were also completed to eliminate the low ceilings and create a welcoming reception room with an abundance of natural daylight from the new façade windows.