2 Washington Studios Give Artists a Place to Create (5 photos)

Prentiss installed polycarbonate sheet siding (Polygal) over the studio's exposed framing. The translucent walls were an affordable solution to the need for great natural light. Windows would've added to the budget substantially; Hayward also knew they'd take up a lot of wall space that would be better used for working on and displaying art, and that the view could actually be a distraction.

Each studio has its own door that leads out to the patio, so artists can take breaks and gaze across the meadow.

The Polygal wall panels also helped to cut down on the cost of drywall and insulation. The studio isn't a full-time residence, so this compromise in materials worked. However, it does get cold in the winter, so Hayward outfitted each studio with electric heaters, as well as exhaust fans, power outlets, sinks with paint traps and art-grade fluorescent lighting.

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Source: http://richmond.houzz.com/ideabooks/13974399/list/2-Washington-Studios-Give-Artists-a-Place-to-Create/

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