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Mirus Research

The Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's School, founded by the State of Illinois as Illinois Soldiers' Orphans' Home for orphans of the Civil War, was a children's home located in Normal from 1865 until 1979. Since being decommissioned, some buildings were removed, while others have been renovated and reimagined. One of those buildings was the Power Plant, which is now the headquarters for Mirus Research. Intentional symmetry and patterns were created to mirror the large windows and their natural light, with divided spaces for employees to either work solo or collaborate. Exposed brick, industrial elements, the warmth of wood, and pops of color turn this vintage building into a modern office space that is inviting and energizing.

Before renovation first floor of Mirus building with exposed beams and concrete floor
suspended staircase at Mirus from the top looking down
seating area upstairs next to the staircase
brick accents were topped with wood and turned into shelf and table space
suspended staircase and exposed cross beam
looking down from the upstairs gathering area, looking at the ping pong table below
inside the conference room
industrial lighting hanging from the ceiling
looking through the staircase into the conference room
exterior of the conference room with the raised floor visible
upstairs gathering area with u shaped gray couch
first floor hallway between conference room and exterior wall
kitchen area with high top bar
before photo of old window and exposed concrete ceiling
new windows and cleaned and sealed concrete for a brighter clean look
neon green wall in the upstairs work area
entry foyer with high ceilings and natural light with wood accents
upstairs open meeting space with dropdown screen and kitchenette
Mirus rubix cube on a window sill with exposed brick in the backgrorund
unique drop ceiling accent that is black with handing industrial lights and neon green accent wall
industrial lights hang from the ceiling next to the upstairs waiting area
open short cubicle office area with green accent walls
small seating area next to an exposed brick wall
long hallway with wood floors and wood accents over the top of aluminum background
exterior elevator option for accessibility
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  • Organization: Mirus Research
  • Type of Organization: Software and Digital App Development
  • Location: 618 E Lincoln St, Normal, IL 61761
  • Type of Project: Commercial Renovation
  • Unique Features: Suspended staircase, exposed brick, conference room acoustics, exterior elevator, wood and aluminum accents

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Retaining the original interior brick exposed, provided the perfect backdrop for a modern industrial feel to the space, especially when coupled with aluminum that peak out from behind the warmth of wood accents. The suspended staircase allows for maximum light and visibility, and ties the industrial elements and warmth of wood into one focal point for the office.

Industrial + Wood

Retaining the original interior brick exposed, provided the perfect backdrop for a modern industrial feel to the space, especially when coupled with aluminum that peak out from behind the warmth of wood accents. The suspended staircase allows for maximum light and visibility, and ties the industrial elements and warmth of wood into one focal point for the office.

The main conference room is a unique standalone space, slightly raised to accommodate the old power plant generator pad beneath it. Also unique to the space is its own separate ceiling that intentionally does not touch the space above, so sound is absorbed from above and below creating a quiet atmosphere for meetings and conference calls regardless of other activities throughout the building.

Sound + Tech

The main conference room is a unique standalone space, slightly raised to accommodate the old power plant generator pad beneath it. Also unique to the space is its own separate ceiling that intentionally does not touch the space above, so sound is absorbed from above and below creating a quiet atmosphere for meetings and conference calls regardless of other activities throughout the building.

Bright pops of color add energy to the industrial space and exposed brick interior. The modern color palette and bright natural lighting through the abundant windows add balance to the heavy concrete beams that seem to float above.

Color + Texture

Bright pops of color add energy to the industrial space and exposed brick interior. The modern color palette and bright natural lighting through the abundant windows add balance to the heavy concrete beams that seem to float above.

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