This project was a $1.6M, 2800sf, ground up art studio. In order to meet strict zoning requirements, the new building was re-constructed on the original footprint. It was important that this building be designed to maintain the historic character of the original, late 1800's carriage house on the three sides that faced the neighborhood. The north side of the building, by contrast, was given a two-story wood curtain wall, illuminating the major studio spaces, and providing views to the wooded hillside beyond. The mix of old and new is most visible at the upper level, where reclaimed lumber rafters carry the eye up to the cupola above. The project includes two 2-d studios, and a ceramics studio. Anticipated completion will be March 2009.