Exterior view of a modern orthodontics office with a sign reading 'Dr. Wax Orthodontics', glass windows, and a small sidewalk entrance.
Reception desk for an orthodontics office with a black front panel labeled 'Dr. Wax Orthodontics,' a wooden countertop, green plants, and a wall with eye chart decor.
Empty waiting area with chairs along the wall, a large decorative panel, potted plants, and a wall-mounted TV in a modern interior.
Dental clinic with dental chairs, overhead lights, and a sink area with mirrors on the wall.
A dental clinic with multiple dental chairs and equipment along a row of large windows.

dr. wax orthodontics - flushing

AIA Flint Award Winner logo.

Size: 5,000 square feet

Project Type: Renovation

Architect: Brianna Fuller, AIA

Completion Date: October 2021

Construction Cost: $430,000

Patient Treatment Area

This adaptive reuse project transforms a mid-century bank into a modern community hub for Dr. Wax Orthodontics and Evers & Ollie Coffee Boutique. The 2,300 sq. ft. orthodontics practice was designed with flexibility for future growth, while the 850 sq. ft. café and boutique provide a cozy space for the community to gather.

The project’s greatest challenge was the original bank vault. Relocating it was cost-prohibitive, so the design team embraced it as an opportunity, transforming it into the dramatic entry for Evers & Ollie. Working within the vault’s thick concrete walls required creative solutions, including integrated lighting and careful detailing to soften the space. What could have been an obstacle became a defining feature, blending history with innovation and giving downtown Flushing a renewed place for care, connection, and community.

ScopE of work

Exterior Image Before Renovation

The existing 5,000-square-foot mid-century bank building located in downtown Flushing offered broad views of the community through its expansive windows. It is comprised of a main floor and a basement. The basement was dedicated to mechanical and utility functions, while the main floor continued to reflect its banking heritage, complete with distinctive features such as the vault, safety deposit boxes, and a drive-thru window that once served the community.

The site

Reception Desk Before

Other Before Photos

Kitchen Before Renovation
Interior Office Before
Office Space Before
Exterior Image Before Reno
Bathrooms Before
Interior Entrance Before
3D rendering of Dr. Wax Orthodontics - Flushing exterior building design.

This project re-develops a former bank building into a vibrant mixed-use medical facility, combining approximately 2,300 sq. ft. for a flexible orthodontics office designed to accommodate up to 6 patient bays with 850 sq. ft. dedicated to a coffee shop that makes innovative use of the building’s original drive-thru. Key historic features, including the existing vault and safety deposit box display, are preserved and repurposed into a distinctive consultation room, blending the character of the past with the needs of modern use. Supported by an on-site parking lot, the project creates a dynamic community destination that thoughtfully balances healthcare, hospitality, and heritage.

The proposal

3D Rendering Option - Exterior Entrance

Project Renderings

3D Rendering - Floor Plan
3D Rendering of the Lobby
3D Rendering Patient Treatment Area

The finished Project

Exterior view of a modern orthodontics clinic with large glass windows, a stone column, and a sign that reads 'DR. WAX ORTHODONTICS'.
A modern dental clinic interior with dental chairs, a dental light, cabinetry, and a black backsplash with round mirrors.
An empty dental clinic with multiple dental chairs lined up along large windows, equipped with overhead lights and dental tools, with a dark ceiling and wooden flooring.
Empty waiting area with black chairs, a wall-mounted TV, plants, and a panda stuffed animal in the corner.
Medical treatment room with dental chairs, medical equipment, and supplies
Dental clinic interior with three dental chairs and equipment, large windows showing an outdoor parking lot.
Interior view of a modern orthodontics office reception area with a black front desk labeled 'Dr. Wax Orthodontics', a potted plant on a small wooden table, and hanging pendant lights overhead.
Office reception area with a dark gray front desk, modern hanging pendant lights, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted television on the right.
Reception desk at Dr. Wax Orthodontics with black and white signage, computers, hand sanitizer, plants, and informational brochures in a modern office setting.
A small playroom with panda-themed decor, featuring a panda plush toy on a beige curved bench, a black and white checkered rug, and a black and white panda face rug on a dark floor. There are black shelves with toys and a stuffed animal, with a gray
Empty waiting area with black chairs, a small table with hand sanitizer, and a black wall with vertical wooden panels in a dimly lit room.
Accessible bathroom with dark walls, a white toilet, grab bars, a paper towel dispenser, a small sink, and a round mirror.
View through glass door leading to an outdoor balcony with trees, rocks, and a street lamp in the background, with a red EXIT sign visible at the top.
Office reception area with a wooden desk, black office chair, and wall-mounted TV. Items on the desk include a toothbrush display, business cards, and a pen. The background features a stone accent wall and a gray cabinet.
An indoor waiting area with black chairs, wooden floor, large window showing a tree and exterior brick wall, and a desk with dental brochures and equipment.

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