Formerly the Sears Roebuck & Co. store, the building now serves as a corporate office for the Mountain State Centers for Independent Living. The original façade of the building was damaged from the previous removal of black tile installed during the operation of the Sears Roebuck & Co., requiring a portion of the façade to be demolished. ETA collaborated with the Owner to identify alternative designs to honor the Owner’s aesthetic vision and historic details.
The existing limestone surrounding the roof and third floor was repaired and new windows installed above a stone sill. The first and second floor exterior were retiled with a light porcelain tile, highlighting the original limestone. New windows, doors, and exterior lights were installed to provide a sleek, modern look for this historic building.