Located at the intersection of East Long and East Fourth streets, the Standard Building is a six-story Commercial Style structure constructed in 1917 in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Originally known as the Gugle Building and later as the Blue Cross Building, it was developed during a period of significant growth in Columbus, driven largely by its emergence as a transportation hub following the expansion of railroads.

Office-to-Residential Conversion Protects Historic Character Amidst a Modern Development Boom

Cleveland’s Superior Arts District tells the story of the power of preservation, highlighting how GBX Group has leveraged key partnerships, targeted investments, and facilitated tax incentives to transform an urban neighborhood in decline into a destination for new businesses, residents, and entertainment.

Columbia, South Carolina is a good example of a city in which the historic preservation community, local building owners, and companies like GBX Group united behind a vision to transform the real estate and economy of a city that time had left behind.