Owner Tom Lowenberg, working with NANO Architecture and Gibson Construction, is renovating the 100-year-old building that is home to Octavia Books and other businesses. As described by NANO, the design provides “more space for holding public events, displaying books and enjoying a cup of coffee or meal with friends.” The project utilized Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits and will be completed in October. Beams & Brews offers a chance to view the property inside and out, hear from the project’s managers…