We are excited to announce that HBG’s adaptive reuse design of the Talk Shop at the Caption won Second Place in ULI Memphis’ Tommy Pacello Awards! HBG’s Mark Weaver and Thor Harland were presented the award at ULI Memphis’ Annual Meeting on June 18. ULI Memphis’ Tommy Pacello Award is given annually to recognize local development projects that demonstrate the built environment values principles Tommy Pacello championed: small scale, low cost, high impact. Our Talk Shop adaptive reuse design exemplifies collaboration with city officials, neighborhood groups, and preservationists to adaptively reimagine the circa 1878 Wm. C. Ellis & Sons Machine Shop. Preserving two levels of its historic facade, it transforms into a contemporary neighborhood asset with a vibrant sidewalk experience at the junction of Front and Beale Streets. The indoor/outdoor Talk Shop engages locals and visitors with the transitioning neighborhood and entertainment district, enhancing a walkable downtown. The preserved Ellis facade serves as a historical artifact, maintaining a connection to Memphis’ past. This project balances preserving Memphis’ history with fostering progressive growth, setting a precedent for future developments that blend character and modernity. Photos by @thinkdero_architecture
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