Green Couch Design x Magnolia Network
We are excited to announce that our 1894 Brewery project in Montana will be featured on the series premiere of Home Reimagined! The episode follows the transformation of this local landmark from a cold, industrial space into a warm and stylish forever home.
Tune in for the Premiere:
Date: Saturday, December 27
Time: 1 p.m. ET/PT on Magnolia Network
Streaming: Available the next day on Max & discovery+
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Our Feature on Home Reimagined
Transforming a 133-year-old brewery into a family home is not a typical renovation. It is an exercise in restraint, problem-solving, and respect for history. For us, this project in Kalispell, Montana was an opportunity to apply our approach to adaptive reuse and historic preservation at its highest level.
Featured on Magnolia Network’s Home Reimagined, the Block Fifty project reflects what we believe architecture should do: honor the past, function beautifully in the present, and remain relevant for decades to come.
Restoring the Raw: The Strategy
Behind the Block Fifty Conversion
Originally constructed in the late 1800s, the brewery stood as a landmark of Kalispell’s industrial past. When we first stepped inside, the building was expansive, raw, and unapologetically utilitarian. Our role was not to soften its character, but to guide its transformation into a warm, livable home without erasing what made it meaningful.
Working alongside the amazing homeowners and the Home Reimagined team, we focused on preserving the building’s defining elements while introducing thoughtful architectural interventions that support modern family life. Brick, steel, and original structural details remained central to the design, balanced by carefully planned residential spaces layered within the existing shell.
This was not about spectacle. It was about clarity, intention, and longevity.
Our Favorite Design Details
from this Historic Renovation
The Kitchen
The Staircase
The Primary Bathroom
The Living Room
Adaptive reuse architecture requires working with what already exists. For Block Fifty, that meant navigating mixed-use building codes, life-safety requirements, and commercial constraints while designing a comfortable residence above. By preserving original industrial elements, adding a secondary egress stair, and scaling new additions to complement the historic structure, the home feels intentional and grounded in place. Read our full blog post for a deeper look at the technical strategy behind this project.
Designing With the Building, Not Against It
behind the scenes
Every decision was shaped by people,
not just plans, in this adaptive reuse project.
Leading the Work From
Concept to Completion
Green Couch Design is led by co-founders Megan and Cale Lopp, combining creative direction with deep commercial and architectural expertise. Megan guides vision, client experience, and design intent, while Cale leads technical execution, coordination, and delivery. Together with a collaborative team of designers and partners, they approach each project with clarity, care, and a commitment to architecture that works and endures.
