FEATURED PROJECT:
Firestone Building Renovation Adaptive Re-Use
In 1986, the historic “old Jail” was adapted for re-use by the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State. This project required careful consideration of the Department of State’s high tech office functions while preserving the building’s unique 1932 Art Deco appearance. Johnson/Peterson was able to retain the facade, while converting the interior into highly functional office space. The 27,000 sf renovation and the 17,000 sf addition made space for the Division of Corporations state-of-the-art data center and administrative offices. The “Old Jail” adaptation received: The “Historic Preservation Award - Outstanding Achievement in Rehabilitation - 1991” from the Tallahassee - Leon County Historic Preservation Board and Florida Heritage Foundation; the “Award for Excellence in Architecture - 1987” from the Florida North Central Chapter of the American Institute of Architects; and, the “Outstanding Preservation Project for Adaptive Re-use of a Historic Structure - 1986” from the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation.
