Destination Augusta

Architect: Studio 3 Design Group
Principal in Charge: Samuel "Dee" Beaird, Jr., AIA, NCARB
Project Manager: Ellen Neal Pruitt, AIA
Location: Augusta, GA
Size: 14,500 SF
Cost: $2.3 Million
Completed: 2018

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Leading the way in the renaissance of downtown Augusta, the Augusta CVB acquired a 3-story building to house it's new cutting edge offices and the Augusta Visitors Center. To reflect the attitude of the 21st century Studio 3 Design Group developed the 1906 building to highlight its historic features while inserting sleek, modern architecture and details to support the historic shell. Exposed masonry walls, cast iron and wood columns, exposed rafters, and the original elevator reused as a meeting nook nod to the building's roots, while streamlined office "blocks", storefronts, and a modern mezzanine provide a sharp contrast. The Studio 3 team worked with the owners to develop modern work and meeting spaces on the second and third floor, and the first floor has been outfitted for the new Visitors Center with public conveniences and a new cart barn to house future golf cart tours. The exterior elevations also express the marrying of the past and the future.

interior of destination Augusta merchandise section on open shelving

back of Destination Augusta building including open second floor balcony

view from upper balcony of bottom floor with brick walls, wood flooring and bright lights

Destination Augusta offices done with rich wooden desks, white wooden accents, and bright lighting

open hallway leading to conference rooms with decorative white poles and rich wooden flooring

view into windowed offices separated by decorative columns

break room and kitchenette area for destination Augusta employees, with bright white cabinetry, open bar height tables, and decorative green accents

upper floor break area in destination Augusta with striped chairs and bar and swivel bar stools for employees

decorative tile wall in destination Augusta building

side view of brick building with large rounded top windows housing destination Augusta

Photo credit: Steve Bracci Photography

Destination Augusta(formerly Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau Offices)

Destination Augusta
(formerly Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau Offices)