PAINTING STUDIO
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 1994
Located in Chicago's Roscoe Villiage neighborhood, this studio was transformed from a former single story commercial building. The single story brick structure was entirely gutted and outfitted with a new roof structure. The interior design is restrained and simple and in many ways resonates with the artwork created within.
Photos by William Kildow.
Facade
Outfitted at street level with transluscent glass the storefront glass is retained in the existing opening. The single doorway will serve mostly guests.
Entry
A passageway leads to the the studio beyond.
The Studio Space
The simple cadences of plate connected wood trusses is not broken for the skylight above. Crisp plaster walls meet the concrete floor directly.
Garden View
The rear of the studio space opens up to the rear garden.
The Core
Abutting the front room, the bifurcated core contains most of the service spaces.
The Front Space
An elevated maple platform hovering over the concrete serves as the floor for this space generously lit by the storefront glazing.
