D/O ARCHITECTS OFFICE
Commercial
Adaptive Reuse
Industrial history reborn: reclaimed materials and daylight breathe new purpose into a creative studio.

Nestled on the third floor of a historic Saint Paul warehouse, D/O Architects' 4,500-square-foot office emerges from industrial simplicity. A new 70-foot skylight slices through the existing structure, flooding the space with natural light that animates a dynamically designed woodwall. Reclaimed white ash brings warmth and texture to the interior, while whitewashed structure and minimal glass detailing allow daylight to wash through every corner. Digital fabrication meets material history in this LEED Gold certified space—proof that bold intervention and material restraint can breathe new life into the overlooked.

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Natural light fills the open work area, defined by clean lines of modern reclaimed ash cabinetry.
Emerald Ash Borer threatens 1 billion Minnesota trees.
Reclaiming each one saves 1,000 pounds of carbon and preserves material history.
The entry gallery displays local artwork alongside architectural models of the firm's current work. Light dances across paintings and raw concrete ceilings, blending art, architecture, and industrial history.
Pin-up walls, flexible meeting rooms, and video spaces support collaboration at every scale. Minimal furniture reinforces the firm's commitment to natural materials and clean spatial clarity.
Simple white surfaces meet reclaimed ash warmth, fostering an inviting environment for creative collaboration.
Layered views create a dynamic quality to the office. Flexible meeting zones sit next to private workstations offering different options for working throughout the day.
The original structure stands exposed, with strategic gold accents paying homage to the warehouse's Art Deco era.
Light filters through historic structure, producing a dynamic interplay of reflection and pattern that warms the entire space.
The co-working kitchen becomes the office heart—flexible space for collaboration and gatherings where reclaimed wood and clean white detailing complement exposed structure and metal sash windows.
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