As Alliance Catholic Credit Union was looking to expand their branch network into southwest Detroit, a unique opportunity for a new branch in a historic building (originally built for Detroit Savings Bank in 1849) was presented to the design team. The new branch, of just over 2,600 square feet, offered many unique challenges of a historic building and meeting the needs of today’s banking requirements. In the end two new teller pods, multiple offices, and a education center was designed to help serve this new community.