Barnes Design Group
Refresh Initiative
REFRESH INITIATIVE

From Wearings-Out to Gearing-Up

Proactively update your building — bringing it to modern-day aesthetics and functional excellence, extending its useful life, and maximizing the value of your investment.

OUR GOAL

Shift from Reactive to Proactive

The goal of the Refresh initiative is to assist property owners in moving from "wearing-out" to "gearing-up." Too often, buildings reach a critical state of deferred maintenance or design obsolescence before owners act. That reactive approach usually means higher costs, more disruption, and lost opportunity.

Our aim is to help you proactively update your building — bringing it to modern-day aesthetics and functional excellence, extending its useful life, improving occupant experience, and maximizing the value of your investment. With Barnes Design Group guiding the process, you'll gain the benefit of our experience and an end-to-end approach that reduces risk and increases clarity.

THE PROCESS

How Refresh Works

Our comprehensive approach guides you from assessment to delivery, ensuring quality at every phase.

01
Discovery & Assessment

We assess your building's current condition, layout, systems and aesthetic feel. We discuss your objectives for the next 5–10 years.

02
Visioning & Concept

Leveraging 3D modeling and visualization, we establish a refreshed vision that aligns design, functionality and brand identity. We propose options for layout changes, system upgrades, and aesthetic refreshes.

03
Planning & Budgeting

We develop an implementation strategy, mindful of budget, phasing, and minimizing disruption to users.

04
Design & Documentation

We produce detailed architectural and engineering documents required for permitting, bidding and construction. Close coordination with your team ensures building operations and logistics are accounted for.

05
Construction & Delivery

We oversee the construction phase, ensuring quality, schedule and cost alignment throughout the build.

06
Post-Occupancy & Optimization

After occupancy, we evaluate performance, user feedback, and suggest any tweaks or next phase planning.

WHY REFRESH NOW

An Investment You Can't Afford to Delay

Many property owners defer building upgrades until required systems fail or aesthetics become outdated. While understandable, this can result in higher unexpected costs, disruption to operations, loss of occupant satisfaction and productivity, and reduced asset value.

Higher Unexpected Costs

Reactive repairs are always more expensive than planned upgrades.

Operational Disruption

Emergency fixes disrupt daily operations and productivity.

Loss of Satisfaction

Outdated spaces reduce occupant satisfaction and morale.

Reduced Asset Value

Deferred maintenance decreases your property's market value.

With Refresh by Barnes Design Group, you shift from reactive to proactive. You get a partner who guides you from assessment to delivery, with the objective of maximizing return on your building — both in everyday use and long-term value.

PORTFOLIO

Refresh Projects

See how we've transformed buildings from wearing-out to gearing-up for our clients.

Office Space
REFRESH

Office Space

Hotel Newport
REFRESH

Hotel Newport

Jim White Fitness Center
REFRESH

Jim White Fitness Center

The Mount
REFRESH

The Mount

New Life Worship Center
REFRESH

New Life Worship Center

Smith Memorial Baptist Church
REFRESH

Smith Memorial Baptist Church

Fellowship Hall
REFRESH

Fellowship Hall

Daycare
REFRESH

Daycare

Commercial Kitchen
REFRESH

Commercial Kitchen

West End Baptist Church
REFRESH

West End Baptist Church

Ready to Refresh Your Building?

Discuss how the Refresh initiative can help you move from wearing-out to gearing-up, extending your building's life and maximizing your investment.