Marin County San Francisco Bay Area architects & modern architecture Kappe Architects





On the second floor, we created 15 efficient workstation office spaces. We captured the existing roof skylights and turned them into light shafts that enliven and illuminate the classrooms. The large bright area above and center is one such light shaft. GRAND OPENING CREDITS Marin Community Foundation: Mike Cosby, Manager of Nonprofit Centers Project Manager: mack5 Contractor: Block Construction


*A Center To Empower the Local Business Community* The Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center is a non-profit organization that provides start-up business training and 'seed' office space for new business enterprises. The 9,000 square foot Marin Community Foundation sponsored project was completed in April 2012 for a budget of $450,000. [Click banner photo above/bottom right corner to enlarge] [Click photo above to enlarge]
*Key Project Considerations*

	+	Complete a fast-track tenant improvement assignment encompassing initial programming, obtaining a Use Permit, and architectural services through to the completion of the construction phase

	+	Develop the program through interviews with key stakeholders and distill the information to also address the tight budget limitations





*Project Successes Achieved Through Design*

	+	The space plan maximizes workstations, classrooms and conference rooms while working within the constraints of an already developed semi-industrial space

	+	On the lower floor, we converted an existing theater space into two large classrooms and meeting spaces

	+	We built all those rooms underneath an existing high bow-string truss ceiling


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