CHERRY STREET LAW OFFICE

Rendering of a modern office interior with desk, computer monitor, chairs, and hallway; gray walls and ceiling lights.

Rendering of a modern office space with two desks, a round table, chairs, a computer monitor, shelves with books, and large windows letting in natural light.

Rendering of a modern conference room with a wooden table, black chairs, a laptop, and coffee mugs, with large windows and minimal decor.

Digital drawing of a built-in bookcase with laminate shelves, integrated into a corner of a room, with a desk and office chair below it.

Rendering of an office with a desk, computer monitor, chair, window showing building exterior, and wall-mounted shelves with files and books.

An isometric drawing of an office space with a built-in desk and blue shelving unit, showing a side view of the room.

Rendering of a meeting room with a wooden table, six black and white chairs, wall-mounted TV, and a sideboard with appliances and cups.

An isometric drawings of a small kitchen with cabinets, sink, microwave, and appliances including a vent or hood.

Rendering of an interior of a modern kitchenette with green cabinets, a white refrigerator, a small round table with two wooden chairs, and a door leading to another room.

Technical drawing of a window detail showing the lifting of the acoustic ceiling and installation of a new window sill.

Grand Rapids, MI (2024)
Project Size: 3000 SF

Cherry Street Law Office is a commercial office space renovation that transforms a dated mid-century structure into a light-filled, modern, and functional workspace.

The existing space, once defined by a low drop ceiling and outdated finishes, has been reimagined to offer light and visual consistency within the building’s original structure.

The project’s primary gesture lifts the existing acoustical drop ceiling for open and light-filled rooms. Carefully selected finishes - including new flooring, trim, built-ins, fully-glazed doors, and contemporary light fixtures - accentuate a crisp, minimal, and modern character. Custom-built-ins are designed to take advantage of underutilized areas and increase functionality: a long laminate countertop in the conference room now accommodates existing file cabinets beneath it and a coffee bar on top, while an awkward niche in one office is transformed into open shelving and extended desktop space.

In addition to material selections, the layout was thoughtfully reconfigured to better serve the needs of the law firm, readjusting the division between suites to increase square footage. The firm now benefits from convenient access to a back parking lot and a reconfigured breakroom with a new modern kitchen area. Updated toilet rooms, including a new ADA-compliant facility, ensure accessibility and comfort for all visitors.

In collaboration with Millies Engineering, the mechanical systems were tested and updated to ensure mechanical separation between the suites and provide efficient air handling.

This project was completed in collaboration with:

Travis Williams - Principal in Charge, Project Manager
Kasey Vliet - xxx
Taylor Boes - Design
Ludo Gabaron - Design

Construction Team: Midtown Craftsmen LLC
MEP Consultant: Millies Engineering