Reviving History with Cedar Rapids City Hall Retrofit

The project presented several challenges, including the extensive damage caused by the 2008 flood and the need to repurpose the historic Cedar Rapids City Hall into a modern museum, auditorium, restaurant, and office space. The design required replacing the entire HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and technology infrastructure while ensuring compliance with historic preservation guidelines to qualify for tax credits. Special attention had to be given to the museum’s HVAC system to maintain strict temperature and humidity control, while a commercial kitchen was also added to support the restaurant and catering needs.