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Butterfly Cafe
LOCATION: 222 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins, Colorado
CLIENT: City of Fort Collins
ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Wise Ape
SCOPE: Schematic Design through Construction Administration
COMPLETION: Spring 2017
AWARDS: 2022 Fort Collins Urban Design Award
“mid-century Googie style building characterized by its geometric masonry, upswept roof and large expanses of glass.”
This 400 square foot former Poudre Valley Creamery dairy lab was moved 100 feet east to accommodate a new city building and completely renovated to accommodate a café with both indoor and outdoor seating. The mid-century Googie style building characterized by its geometric masonry, upswept roof and large expanses of glass was topped by a sign similar to the original with bold colors and graphics reflecting its new use. The interior includes a kitchen, accessible restroom and seating in its diminutive footprint.