Scott Schilb, owner of Schilb Antiquarian and Ancestry Guns, selected SOA to lead the design of a new 8,140 square-foot facility to house shared gallery, storage and support spaces along with independent workrooms for his companies. SOA worked closely with the pre-selected contractor to quickly assess the costs and benefits of various design options. The selected design limited the basement’s size, reducing sitework costs and allowing for a greater investment in the main floor retail spaces.