This project was a quick study for Wilmac Property Co. in Dubuque, Iowa. As caretaker owners of a 1970s-era service station located in the recently revitalized Historic Millwork District, they sought help repositioning the property for a higher use. Despite its tired appearance, the building's structure was solid. We recommended embracing the features of the building that gave it a unique feel, such as the large glass garage doors and open mechanic's pits. This approach helped to keep construction costs down and will provide an affordable, reimagined office space in a highly desirable neighborhood.