Among the swiftly expanding neighborhoods in the northeast corner of the Salt Lake Valley, the burgeoning NOTE district sits at a short stroll from downtown Salt Lake City. CityStation, a veteran residential building on bustling North Temple, stands as a reflection of the urban evolution that swirls around it. CityStation had recently undergone a facelift, modernizing its exterior to align with the changing times, and was looking to update parts of its interiors as its next step in keeping pace with the times.

CityStation has been a constant in this lively neighborhood, boasting an engaged tenant community that embraces communal living and welcomes the evolving cityscape. When it came time to revamp the lobby, the goal was clear: a space that caters to current residents and appeals to potential newcomers. Our design approach diverged from the norm, steering away from the sterile, museum-like lobbies that seem to populate many apartment buildings. Instead, we aimed to create a lobby that felt warm and familiar—a natural extension of residents' living spaces.