Located at the entry to Northampton’s vibrant downtown is a 1870’s brick, 12,000 square foot, 4 story, former industrial building. It was constructed for the production of specialty woven fabrics like tapes, ribbons, belts and webbings. It was purchased and renovated by Thomas Douglas Architects and Yes Computers.
Douglas Architects designed the architecture, signage, lighting and all interior spaces, including the Yes Computers retail space and three upper floor office spaces. The original timber framing and floor decks were exposed and sandblasted. The interior walls are furred-out and insulated with spray foam insulation and the brick facade is painted with long lasting and environmentally green Kiem silicate natural mineral paints. Original 3” thick factory floor decking was used to construct retail tables in Yes, further reinforcing the green and sustainable image of Yes.
The facade is lit with Color Kinetics color changing LED floodlights. Douglas Architects designed the Yes building sign which is aluminum channel letters with a double row of neon tube lights. This building welcomes visitors to the expanding downtown “shop row” of Northampton.
