Executive Suite N
(currently under extensive remodel)
As the owner of Grape Street Gardens, I am constantly reminded that I shouldn't play favorites. And, as the owner, I'm inclined to agree. Due to the unique design of each artist studio, they are 'all' incredible. I have spent the majority of the past few years carefully and lovingly restoring Eugene Bennett's original concept.
I've often wondered why I have hesitated to begin the restoration of this studio, if, as I claim, this is in fact is my favorite. I had a good private chuckle recently when it occurred to me that perhaps the reason I have been so slow in finishing this part of the project, is because I'd really rather keep it for myself. Unfortunately, unless someone I don't know dies and generously leaves me a million dollars or...I win the lottery, which I never play...this will not become reality.
Then I seriously asked myself why Suite N was so special. I have admittedly spent numerous hours building, painting and restoring various parts of Grape Street Gardens within the confines of those four walls. I learned to use a mortar box and then, a chop saw. I learned how to pull apart a hot water heater and actually fix the thing. I have rebuilt every original screen door and window the complex bore and honestly...I believe I found my confidence in that space. I have successfully completed projects I never would have contemplated eight years ago, and loved every moment of it.
Once the emotional attachment was recognized I began to look at the physical elements of the studio and understood why I chose to use the space as my workshop in the first place. My love for the wrap around, floor to ceiling windows that capture the morning and afternoon light has enticed my spirit outside even when I wanted to isolate. The expansive ground floor, living or workspace, was designed for multi-tasking several projects at once. The kitchenette and bath are seperated and non-visable, much like Suite P, but...not.
Now that awareness has been developed, I'm more willing to complete this phase of the project and share it's calming effects. I'll continue to post pic's of the process. The goal is to have the space prepared for public availability by September 2008, unless of course, I win the lottery :-)
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