Studio 60 Photography

Location:
Perham, MN

Area:
2000 sf Main: harmonious Architecture Office
2000 sf Upper: Studio 60 Photography

Original Construction Date:
1902

Major Remodel Completion Date:
October, 2016

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BEFORE

AFTER

​This office space is the upper level of the harmonious Architecture building. As explained in the hA project page, this space had not been used since the 80’s. Furniture, flooring and junk littered the whole upper level. Plastic swimming pools and buckets were scattered about to catch rain from the roof leak (which had since been repaired).

Before anything new could go in the space, it was gutted down to the studs and brick. Plaster & lath was removed at all walls. All electrical and plumbing was removed. The ceiling finish was removed. Only one wall was removed to create the front photography studio. Flooring that had protected the original wood was removed. The existing floor was sanded, buffed and finished to be left exposed. New drywall, doors and trim were installed. All the original trim from this upper level has been saved and marked, and currently sits waiting patiently for someone to strip the years and years of paint off so that it can be re-installed.

​ A bright white interior created the perfect photography space, with large north facing windows and a variety of wall textures to work with. A new kitchenette was installed, along with a new bathroom. An egress metal stair was installed out the back and the main stair was reinforced. Overall a dark, dingy former apartment was recreated into a bright new photography studio.