Projects
The Louis Sullivan Building of Newark
This renovation revived a historic building, restoring it with care while preserving its original details and ensuring its longevity for the future.
CLIENT
Licking County Foundation
LOCATION
Newark, Ohio
ARCHITECT
Rogers Krajnak Architects, Inc.
Project Overview
This project transformed a 7,000‑square‑foot historic bank into welcoming offices and community space for The Licking County Foundation and Explore Licking County. The renovation focused on creating spaces that serve the community while respecting the building’s history, with careful attention given to restoring interior elements such as plasterwork, flooring, custom stone detailing, and historic murals. Updates to the annex included structural improvements and new construction to add a stairwell and elevator, ensuring the building is fully accessible. Together, these improvements allow the building to better support community engagement while thoughtfully integrating modern needs into a cherished local landmark.
Throughout the three construction phases, everyone on the Danis team went above-and-beyond and were highly collaborative and extremely flexible and were an integral part of the project team and vital partner. They displayed a high level of professionalism, dependability, experience, dedication to quality, and commitment to safety.
Licking County Foundation
Historic Refurbishment
The restoration of the Louis Sullivan building in Newark required a thoughtful balance between preservation and modern construction expertise. Originally designed by renowned architect Louis Sullivan in the early 20th century, the building is considered one of his iconic “jewel box” banks — small but richly detailed structures that showcase his signature ornamental style and lasting influence on American architecture. Our team approached the historic refurbishment with a deep respect for this legacy, carefully studying original materials and construction methods to ensure accuracy. Throughout the process, we adapted our techniques to meet the building’s unique challenges — restoring intricate façade details, stabilizing aging structural elements, and integrating modern systems without compromising historic integrity. This project reflects our ability to learn from the past while applying our expertise to preserve it for the future.