I've begun to look at different buildings and sites off of Lee St. near downtown that could possibly be used for my thesis project. This one is the Old Greensborough Gateway Center which currently has space leased out for studios, shop areas, storage, light manufacturing etc. This might not be the best choice as it is currently occupied but it offers a great location on the corner of Lee St. and Elm St. and has the most potential for a very successful mixed use facility. Its size is and original features are appealing and I could see it being an interesting modern renovation.
This building is on the corner of Lee St and Eugene St, which is also a great downtown location. It is a smaller footprint but I could imagine having the residential portion of the building added on top. I don't know if structurally I could add additional floors on this building but it would be an interesting contrast between the original base and new top. The site also has an open area to the left of the building on the corner which I envision as an interesting corner cafe or small gathering area.
This building is a little further from downtown but is on Lee Street, just before you get to Tate St. It was built between 1924-1926 and is listed as a historical structure. I know this building is currently occupied, either a auto garage or a metal working shop... not sure. Maybe its both, one on each level? The size of it is appealing but would need some major exterior (and I'm sure interior) work because it looks pretty worn, but seems structurally sound.... I see potential.
This building's address is on Fulton Street, but its site goes all the way up to Lee so there is potential to use this building as a main facility and incorporate new buildings on the site that connect to each other. This and the one above are in walking distance to UNCG and Greensboro College so this is a plus. Built in 1910, this building is listed as a historical structure, it is currently vacant but once was the Wysong and Miles Company Offices.
This building is on the corner of Lee St and Eugene St, which is also a great downtown location. It is a smaller footprint but I could imagine having the residential portion of the building added on top. I don't know if structurally I could add additional floors on this building but it would be an interesting contrast between the original base and new top. The site also has an open area to the left of the building on the corner which I envision as an interesting corner cafe or small gathering area.
This building is a little further from downtown but is on Lee Street, just before you get to Tate St. It was built between 1924-1926 and is listed as a historical structure. I know this building is currently occupied, either a auto garage or a metal working shop... not sure. Maybe its both, one on each level? The size of it is appealing but would need some major exterior (and I'm sure interior) work because it looks pretty worn, but seems structurally sound.... I see potential. 
This building's address is on Fulton Street, but its site goes all the way up to Lee so there is potential to use this building as a main facility and incorporate new buildings on the site that connect to each other. This and the one above are in walking distance to UNCG and Greensboro College so this is a plus. Built in 1910, this building is listed as a historical structure, it is currently vacant but once was the Wysong and Miles Company Offices. 
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