Attics

Project description: After loosing her studio
space in the warehouse district of
Minneapolis due to a sale this artist needed
a new area to display her art. The attic
space in her 1908 Kenwood home was
perfect. The initial design process expanded
the original floor plan of 3 small bedrooms
and 1 bathroom with 7' ceilings into a large
and open studio with 14' vaulted ceilings.
The room features an exposed chimney,
built in oak shelving, and hardwood floors.

Project description: The upstairs of this story
and a half house was dark and small. The
owner originally planned on simply adding a
skylight but eventually decided to open up the
entire floor. Knee walls and dividing walls were
removed. The once seperate hallway and
bathroom became part of the master
bedroom. The ceiling was vaulted and 2 sky
lights were added. Laminate flooring replaced
the carpet and a larger window was installed at
the front wall. The once gloomy second floor
now serves as a comfortable master bedroom.