In 2002 Place Architecture began a major renovation of its office spaces resulting in a Main Street lease space, a main floor gallery space, and an expanded 2nd floor. The downtown Bozeman building originally built in the 1880’s as the first brick building on Main Street retained its historic façade as well as the original brick structure. New construction filled in the narrow lot (approximately 20 feet wide and flanked on either side by buildings) from the original building to the alley. The alley entrance sets an example for other downtown businesses that are looking to add square footage without having to move out of town. Traditionally a service drive, the alley is given new life with the pedestrian friendly entrance and dramatic facade. The new construction combines many sustainable construction and energy elements. The most dramatic is a large stone wall running parallel to the long orientation of the site and acting as a passive heating and cooling device. Wood was reclaimed from the demolition of recent additions to the historic building and re-used on the ceiling of the stair tower as well as a finish detail on the guardrails. Daylight is maximized through the use of skylights running the length of the building. Future plans call for solar panels on the roof helping to reduce the overall energy use.