Before blueprinting renovations to the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, including the introduction of several sustainable systems into the 39-year-old tower, project team members referenced another set of blueprints, those of the original architect, Modernist pioneer Mies van der Rohe.
Kluczynski's floor-to-floor repetition and open, flexible plans proved ready-made for renovations, and team members used van der Rohe's approach to scale, layout, materials and lighting to guide their efforts.