Hamilton’s own Meyer Brothers and Sons have captured a prestigious AIA Cincinnati Design Award, a nod to their deft work on breathing new life into the city’s historic freight depot. Now named the Freight House, the venue’s metamorphosis from a mere relic to a state-of-the-art office, showroom, and cabinet manufacturing hub has not gone unnoticed. In a statement obtained by the
City of Hamilton
, the company’s dedication to preserving Hamilton’s architectural legacy while fueling community revitalization has been loudly applauded.
The Freight House serves as a sterling case of adaptive reuse, invigorating a 19th-century structure that had, for too long, been left to the whims of time. By handling the past with care, Meyer Brothers and Sons ensured the building’s historical essence was maintained and celebrated. Despite standing vacant for years, the firm has given the depot a second chance at relevance, repurposing original materials such as brick, wood, and steel.
The firm’s journey can be followed at
this link for more photos
of its story and transformation
.
The City of Hamilton’s commendation of Meyer Brothers and Sons is no formality. By weaving together the old and the new, the firm has honored the architectural past and showcased the potential economic and social upsides of such preservations. “Their success exemplifies the economic and social value of preserving Hamilton’s historic structures,” noted the
City of Hamilton
, inspired by growth and respect for the architectural legacy that is now, thanks to Meyer Brothers and Sons, not just a memory but a living, breathing part of the Hamilton cityscape.
The AIA Cincinnati Design Award is not just a pat on the back but a symbol of what can be achieved when history is not bulldozed over but embraced. The City of Hamilton stands firm in its shared vision of community revitalization through thoughtfully designed projects. As projects like The Freight House ripple through the town, they leave in their wake a deepened appreciation for the city’s architectural patrimony and a broadened sense of what it means to be part of Hamilton’s ongoing story.
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