Elizabeth Minish Design

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Elizabeth Minish Design

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Mid-century Modern Foyer update

The foyer in this mid century building had been "modernized" a few times in it's 50 year history, but the key to the project's success was looking back to its mid-century roots with period-appropriate colours, finishes and furnishings to make it look fresh and new again.
Photo Credit: Striped Pony Images

Project Year: 2014

Project Cost: $25,001 - $50,000

Country: Canada

Since this foyer acts as a defacto office when interviewing prospective tenants, and occasionally as a social gathering space, it was important to have some comfortable seating. The furniture also helps to convey the idea that this is a living room which creates a feeling of homey welcome the...

Mid-century Modern Foyer update

Extra seating for the occasions when the space is used for social gatherings, or when waiting for pick-up in sight of the entry doors.

Mid-century Modern Foyer update

A support column and the nature niche (a hallmark of many mid century buildings) had both been clad in brick. (see "before" pictures). The brick was removed and they were dressed with mahogany-veneered plywood to tie in with the original mahogany doors for a sleeker look that is also easier to...

Mid-century Modern Foyer update

The white wall by the entrance reflects light back into the space and creates a crisp contrast to smokey teal accent walls at the back of the space.

Mid-century Modern Foyer update

From from entrance across lobby to elevators. Brick cladding was removed in favor of painted drywall.

Mid-century Modern Foyer update

View looking toward entrance with original support pole whose brick cladding was removed and replaced with mahogany cladding.

Mid-century Modern Foyer update