The Lazarus Building

The Lazarus Building is no longer behind the curtain of rehabilitation. This historical gem has been restored to its original glory, complemented by improvements to the streetscape along High Street.

CDDC is actively working with retailers interested in this prime location. Check back here for updates!
 

In the News

Lazarus of old sprouts new life - The Columbus Dispatch - August 8, 2010   
Green renovation brings a community back to life: The Lazarus Building - US EPA, April 2010     
 

The Project:

After 100 years as an urban icon, The Lazarus Building is no longer a magnificent department store in the center of Downtown.

The Lazarus Building is now a magnificent  . . . home to a diverse group of businesses, all bringing something unique to our urban culture.

 And it’s eco-friendly too.

In fact, the green renovation of The Lazarus Building set national standards for office building renovations and achieved gold certification with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), a set of standards and requirements established by the United States Green Building Council.

With all the vintage Art Deco accents, how green can you get?

• 6,000 tons of the demolition material was recycled (that’s over half)
• Saves energy with a cooling system that uses harvested rainwater
• Plant life on the roof provides better storm water management and relief from heat build up
• Low-flow plumbing conserves water
• Energy-efficient windows reduce utility costs by 25 percent
• Efficient automation temperature controls
• Non-toxic carpeting, paint, sealants, adhesives and wall coverings
• Terrazzo floors made of recycled glass.
• Elevator and trim constructed of recycled metal.
• Wall trim made from wheatboard

That’s pretty green.

The building has office space for 2,500 employees.  Here are a few of the businesses here now . . .

Tenants

• CDDC/Capitol South
• City of Columbus Economic Development Department
• Columbus Chamber of Commerce
• EDS
• Franklin County Economic Development Department
• Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
• Ohio EPA
• Ohio Department of Administrative Services Print Shop
• Ohio Department of Insurance
• Office of the Ohio Insurance Liquidator 
• OSU Urban Arts Space