In this episode, Cherise is joined by Jill Traylor, Principal/Director of Interior Design and Tyler Guidroz, Associate/Architect at
EskewDumezRipple with offices in New Orleans, Louisiana and Washington D.C. They discuss the
Center of Developing Entrepreneurs (CODE) in Charlottesville, Virginia.
CODE is a new mixed-use project in Downtown Charlottesville comprised of a new public plaza for the historic pedestrian mall and 215,000 sf of multi-use space, including a strategic combination of coworking, office space, shared amenities, and retail.
The building was envisioned as a new public forum and collision space - a new version of Charlottesville - where individuals across demographics might meet in pursuit of a better future.
The exterior was inspired by the brick cladding and punched window openings of the historic buildings that surround the building. The façade boasts a modern rainscreen that offers high levels of insulation and thermal performance.