We are excited to show readers these shots (by Brian Kelly) of the roof of the new Community Foundation offices. The structure you see in the right quadrant is a covered bridge that connects two parts of the building. The icehouse is really several structures within one building and there are multiple levels of non-connected space to manage. While one option would be to ramp from place to place, the designers thought it would be more interesting and a better use of space to build bridges to connect areas.
Brian took these pictures from the roof of the building across the street at 100 Grandville Avenue.
Comments (2)
What is the new building going to be used for, other than office space?
Posted by Suzette | June 25, 2008 8:54 AM
Posted on June 25, 2008 08:54
Thanks for asking Suzette!
Primarily, the space will be for offices. We will also use the Community Foundation’s new home for convening – bringing groups together to solve community issues and to collaborate on projects; for Foundation donor events and meetings; to create a donor recognition area and to continue to build our library of philanthropy related materials and information. The building too, will serve to strengthen the visibility of the Community Foundation in the greater Grand Rapids area.
Posted by Community Foundation Staffer | June 25, 2008 3:22 PM
Posted on June 25, 2008 15:22