The Coastal Rapid Transit Authority (CRPTA) had taken over and long used an old automobile dealership in Conway. The original building, built in the 1920’s in Art Deco style, had plenty of room at the rear for CRPTA’s bus mechanics and maintenance staff, but the front of the building had become inadequate for Horry County’s main bus terminal. Since the terminal is close to Conway’s Historic Downtown District, it was very desirable to maintain the original Art Deco appearance of the street facade. The exterior stucco was repaired and painted, and awnings supported by exposed aluminum tube brackets were added over the existing windows. The main entry received a new surround featuring cast stone appliqués and period light fixtures. An accent band of blue tiles was added over the awnings, which leads the eye to new signage designed by M+W. The remainder of the building frontage was a deep porch, originally used for automobile displays. The renovation included closing in the back portion of this porch, and turning this area into a conditioned passenger waiting room. This still left a 10-foot deep porch to be used as an outdoor waiting and smoking area. To help keep this area cool in the Carolina sun, and to maintain the Deco look, a wood shade screen of horizontal 2x6’s was constructed on the street side. Along with the new waiting room, the existing interior spaces were rearranged and redecorated. The original salesmen’s offices were reworked specifically to accommodate CRPTA’s staff, including a new driver’s lounge. The waiting room had a small kitchen created in an adjacent space, so that it could double as a public and staff meeting area. A new stairway leads to newly enclosed storage areas in the attic. The existing lobby (originally an auto show room) was updated, its ticket counter renovated, and staff offices created along one side. In keeping with the Art Deco style, new walls in this area were curved and a checkered tile pattern added to the floor. Period ceiling fans were installed to help cool the room and its occupants. This work was all done while the facility remained operational, a compliment to the staff and the general contractor. This job was also done on an extremely tight budget, as all work was done within the amount of a government grant, with no extra monies available.