534 E. Cooper

 

Iconic Landmark

Located one block from the gondola on the highly-traveled corner of Hunter St and Cooper Avenue, is the iconic building formally known as Boogies Diner. This high-end location was an ideal space for retail and restaurant establishments. It contains over 16,000 square feet of conditioned space with 12,000 square feet divided between the ground and upper floors. The building has been designed around the majority of the existing buildings structure with heavy emphasis on minimizing the cost for the structural redesign. This building reflects the historic vernacular of the downtown core while still giving it some contemporary flair. Steel makes up the majority of the buildings ornamentation where wood would historically have been used. The percentage of glazing was maximized as much as possible for display windows and views into and out of the building. The upper level windows were increased as much as possible to allow for stunning views of the mountains surrounding the city.

 
 

Jack Daniels Barbeque Pavilion

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Influenced by the countryside

The Brown-Forman Corporation, owners of Jack Daniel’s, invited us to the company’s visitor center in Lynchburg, TN for a two-day design charrette. Poss was asked to create a vision for the Barbecue Pavilion; a hillside facility which would host numerous events during warm weather months, and would serve 200 guests on average. The owners shared with us the company’s renewed focus on the visitor experience and a desire for quality. The final design drew influences from the site views of the countryside, the local character, and the stature of the icon brand.