“We’re confident that, with these improvements, 700 Canal has become the most desired business address in this area,” said CBRE Senior Vice President Brian Carcaterra. “With its mix of historic charm and, now, upgraded interior and exterior, this building will continue to attract prominent tenants.”
MKDA was tasked with expanding the main lobby at 700 Canal Street with a focus on highlighting the building’s industrial character. Harbor Point, a former heavily industrial area, has undergone vast redevelopment efforts to transform it into a community-friendly, mixed-use neighborhood. For the owner, ClearRock Properties, it was of the utmost importance to honor the building’s historic roots as a linoleum factory while also appealing to a wide range of prospective tenants. As a result, MKDA combined the building’s original, industrial charm with certain modern notes to draw attention to its distinctive architecture.
The team elevated the loft-style building to a Class A level through designing a new entrance facade complete with a glass encased lobby. The glass and state-of-the-art lighting help frame the exposed red brick and emphasize the unique character of the building. At the same time, these elements also add a modern touch to the building and provide the lobby with a vibrant and open atmosphere. We made additional improvements to the building’s exterior, corridors, bathrooms, elevators, landscaping as well as designing new prebuilt and turnkey suites.