Georgia Weeden

The Local Bloom facade is shown from the street view of W Broad Street in Franklinton, Ohio. Placed in the historic Engine House no. 6 building, the space holds plenty of character while also showcasing some updated finishes.

The Level 1 floor plan shows the north-facing view of the space. The different areas moving from west to east include the retail section and checkout, an elevator, an open seating area, a central staircase, a small cafe, two restrooms, a storage room, and a back egress exit.

Level 1 floor plan gives a 2D view of the retail and cafe spaces. The front entrance is located on the western wall of the plan, right off W Broad Street. Visitors can enter the retail space and make their way back towards the cafe and seating areas.

The Level 2 floor plan shows the north-facing view of the second floor. The different areas moving from west to east include a workshop space, a technology lounge, resource center seating, an elevator, a reception area, an overlook to Level 1, private work rooms, two restrooms, and an egress exit with an exterior staircase.

Level 2 floor plan gives a 2D view of the resource center and private workspaces. Visitors can enter the space from the central staircase, or the elevator located on the northern wall.

The retail space shows a walk-through display fixture with draping greenery. A long table showcases products from local creatives along with a large built in casework unit being used for more display. A mix of oak plank flooring and mosaic hexagon tiles are used for spacial definition. In the background, a slight view of the cafe is seen with a white subway tile counter.

Located to the right of the main entrance, this view shows part of the local goods retail space, looking through to the back of the building. It shows the retail display with a sneak peak of the glass LED partition leading to the cafe and seating areas.

The open seating area on level 1 is defined by black and white mosaic hexagon tiles and columns to create a boundary. A glass LED partition separates the seating area from the retail section, ranging from the floor all the way up to level 2 as the ceiling is open to above. Black, round cafe tables are placed with basic oak chairs.

This view provides a better look at the glass LED partition, the central seating area, and the central staircase. Here, visitors can connect in a safe, dynamic environment while enjoying a locally sourced beverage from the cafe.

This view shows a wide look at level 2 as if the viewer is standing at the entrance to the workshop, looking out. On the right, a large, glowing yellow sign is located behind the reception desk, welcoming visitors from the central staircase. On the left, a glimpse into the technology lounge is seen with casework shelving units surrounding desktop computers and rentable laptops. In the distance, the entrance to the private work rooms is visible with the same glowing, yellow signage.

A wide view of Level 2 is shown here, looking at the reception area, some seating and technology for the resource center, and the entrance to the private work rooms.

Standing at the south-west corner of level 2, this view shows the inside of the workshop space. It’s enclosed with a matching canopy fixture from the retail space with more draping greenery. One wall is lined with distressed, brown leather benches and the other is a full whiteboard. The space is defined with the same hexagonal mosaic floor tiles. The south wall of the workshop holds two monitors for presenters to use for viewers sitting at the large oak table in the middle of the space. At the back of th

This view shows the workshop area, curtained off for slight privacy from the rest of Level 2. Here, free, scheduled workshops are held for community members, ranging from creative tutorials from vendors to resume building events. They provide enriching, open opportunities for residents to grow their knowledge, skillsets, and confidence.

8. Both Section A, a view of the northern wall, and Section B, a view of the western wall, are shown here. Section A shows both the retail and resource center’s casework and canopies, a side view of the central staircase, open seating on both levels, the storage room, and the doors to the private work rooms. Section B shows the front entrance, the glass LED partition, the retail section, a view of the central staircase, technology lounge seating and casework, whiteboards, and the entrance to the workshop sp

Section A showcases the northern wall and Section B showcases the western wall.

Local Bloom

Franklinton, Ohio, a neighborhood just west of downtown Columbus, is known for its rich history and evolving arts scene throughout the years. Amid rising pressures of gentrification and urban development, Franklinton’s small businesses and residents are actively working to preserve its roots.

An early 20th century fire station, Engine House No. 6, is the site for an upcoming adaptive reuse—a community-centric place for local artisans and Franklinton residents
to come together. The design repurposes the space into a multi-use facility offering free educational programs, career development opportunities, and a retail marketplace for local makers. Local Bloom offers a range of open workshops, access to technology, and private work rooms, all available for public use. The marketplace portion will serve as a physical space for artisans to showcase their products and engage with a wider audience. The overall goal is to foster an environment where learning, creativity, and commerce can converge.

This initiative reflects a desire to blend the neighborhood’s past with its future, creating a space that not only honors the legacy of Franklinton but also serves as a catalyst for social and economic growth in the community.

Georgia Weeden is a senior Interior Design major at The Ohio State University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Design. Over the past four years, her love for creativity and innovation has only strengthened, developing interests in design storytelling and experiential design. In the summer of 2024, Georgia gained hands-on experience as an interior design intern at Ware Malcomb’s Oakbrook, IL office. During her time there, she encountered numerous learning opportunities, attending industry events such as NeoCon and Design Days. Beyond design, Georgia enjoys reading, writing, and crafts, always looking for new ways to express her creativity.

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