"The Greenville Humane Society engaged our design team for the renovation of an existing 10,000 SF warehouse to house an animal adoption center and clinic. Rebranding itself as a no-kill facility and rethinking operational efficiencies, the shelter's goals for the project included accommodating approximately 100 cats and dogs in an engaging atmosphere and enhancing several revenue-generating aspects of the business to support the loss leader, animal adoption. Our architectural team worked closely with a public relations firm and an interior designer in order to offer a holistic design approach to the multi-faceted project. All three firms worked collaboratively on architectural, interior design, and branding issues, with very few boundaries between the disciplines. Close and consistent communication made the 8-month design and construction schedule possible. All offered some degree of pro-bono services. The aggressive schedule was further supported through a design build relationship with the general contractor, who coordinated donations of materials and fixtures and managed a volunteer landscaping effort. Many details within the building can be attributed to a team effort in the field between designers and contractors. From design to completion, the collaborative nature of this project is the story of its success.As part of our work, the design team master planned the remaining 4 acres for a dog park, covered pavilions and walking trails. Within only a few months of opening, our team was approached by an architectural studio at Clemson University with interest in these small projects as student work. Our firm served in an advisory role as the students designed and built two covered seating areas in the courtyard, continuing the story of collaboration for the Greenville Humane Society. The over-arching goal of the design has exceeded expectations—a functional, friendly and enticing facility that supports a community of pet-lovers—and a true team effort."