Wayne H. Camas, AIA
  Redd Sled Christmas Shop
 
A former church, originally built in 1915 and located in the designated historic district of Dilworth in Charlotte, now houses this unique shop. Nine months of the year it operates as Greenway Gardens, a nursery that specializes in collector plants, ornamentals, herbs, garden furniture and gifts. From October through December, it converts to the Redd Sled Christmas Shop a specialty holiday store (that also sells quite a few garden-related items as gifts).

The architect's renovation program moved the entry to the rear of the building for better parking access and pedestrian access from an adjoining neighborhood retail center. It also called for restructuring and leveling the existing floor, developing a new mezzanine and introducing a centrally located staircase. This very adaptable environment helped the owner win a nation retailers award for his merchandizing skills.
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Location: Charlotte, NC
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Photographer: Steve Rabey