Bennett Architecture

Bennett Architecture helped transform an existing 1920s historic building into a contemporary Japanese sushi restaurant, Koko Sushi by Chef Cory Bahr, through a thoughtful adaptive reuse strategy.

The design preserves the character and craftsmanship of the original brick structure and wood beam ceilings while introducing a refined interior and exterior inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics. The result is a careful balance of preservation and innovation, where history remains visible.

Design complete and under construction. The existing main structure was a one hundred year old building with thick load bearing brick walls and an exposed timber roof system. Much of that will be preserved in the new interior. This will be another special place in downtown Monroe!