The Art of Balancing Historic Preservation with Modern Commercial Functionality
When your business operates within the walls of a historic building, you're not just managing a commercial space—you're stewarding a piece of architectural heritage while meeting the demanding functional requirements of modern commerce. This delicate balance between preservation and progress requires expertise, careful planning, and a deep understanding of both historic preservation principles and contemporary business needs.
How to Manage Renovations Without Disrupting Your Business Operations
When your business needs a renovation, the challenge isn't just creating a beautiful new space—it's keeping your doors open and your customers happy while construction happens around you. For upscale hospitality venues, boutique retailers, and professional service firms, operational continuity during renovations can mean the difference between maintaining momentum and losing critical revenue.
Sapporo
KTC first remodeled Sapporo in 2015. That project included a new bar, booths, lighting, flooring, sushi bar tops and workstations, new ceiling “clouds,” wall coverings, and granite for the hibachi grill tables. While still functioning fine, the restaurant needed a few new decorative details for our 2023 remodel.
Window Restoration
Louisville, Kentucky was established in the later part of the 18th century as river traffic grew above the falls of the Ohio River. The city grew, and the population pushed southward, establishing the neighborhood now known as Old Louisville.
How to Select a Contractor
Selecting a contractor for your remodeling project or new build can be daunting. There are so many negative rumors that float around about contractors: they take advantage; jack the prices up; cut corners to save (themselves) money; hire cheap/illegal labor. While I’m sure there are contractors that do some – or all – of these things, most do not.