It was obvious to us that the best way to emphasize the beautiful historic detail uncovered by the fire was to develop a contrasting, contemporary space with simple components, materials and forms. We were inspired by the new Grand Forks logo, a black and white design with a touch of vintage appeal. It informed many of our finish selections including modernized hexagon tiles and carpet, black and white finishes, locally sourced slag used for concrete countertops, as well as mailbox imagery infused on wood and wired glass – a nod to the post office that originally resided in the building.