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Pioneering the first recreational cannabis retail shop in Leelanau County, owners David Caudill and Tyler Rink had a discerning vision for Olean’s.

Boasting extensive backgrounds in design and retail, they were looking to create a space that was hospitable, modern, and effortlessly weaved into the communal fabric of Northport. Repurposing a weathered outbuilding as the outer shell for this eclectic cannabis outpost, Olean’s called upon DDI to build out an interior befitting their nostalgia-meets-modern Northport vision.   

Heading up the Olean’s interior build-out, Tyler Rink envisioned a warm, welcoming space within the intimate 800 square foot interior. Painted the same placid blue as the exterior, the intent was to create a calming and comfortable experience from start to finish. Working with Rink’s vision, DDI manufactured the check in desk, cash wraps and wall cabinetry. Keeping the notions of curated, rather than overwhelming display, DDI worked up built-in cabinetry, gently lit with 3,000-watt light fixtures to highlight the selective product offerings. In addition to customer-facing features,

DDI also built-out the employee breakroom with a similar focus on comfortability. Adapting the owner’s design into reality, we transformed Olean’s from an old outbuilding into the quaint, apothecary experience that Rink and Caudill envisioned.  

“I feel super blessed to be able to create something world-class with local tradespeople,” noted owner and designer Tyler Rink, “There is world-class talent here.”