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12/5/07 Building Update

Posted December 5th, 2007 by director
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I just found out yesterday that the contractors plan to finish the Fay Street Lofts this week. This is great news! That means next week work will begin on the commercial side of the Mule Barn. I will keep you updated on the progress. The Warehouse Studios will share the commercial side of the building with retail shops, galleries, etc. If you are interested in leasing art studio space at The Warehouse Studios, please contact us through the contact form on this website. We would be happy to give you a hard hat tour. no hard hat necessary ;)

FRONT PAGE Press: "Green grows the new roof in a city first"

Posted November 1st, 2007 by director
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Green grows the new roof in a city first

Sedum spruces up redeveloped mule barn.

By KAT HUGHES of the Tribune’s staff

Published Thursday, November 1, 2007

Parker Eshelman photo Below, Eric Wesbury, left, and other workers install a LiveRoof system on top of the former Wright Brothers’ Mule Barn, which Columbia architect Brian Pape is redeveloping as the Warehouse Studios and Fay Street Lofts. The workers mount containers of sedum plants, above, on a reinforced roof that are intended to help cool the building and reduce runoff.

Four-hundred-fifty boxes filled with sprigs of red, yellow and green plants made history yesterday when a crane lifted them on top of the former Wright Brothers’ Mule Barn, making it Columbia’s first commercial building to boast a living green roof.

Press: "Project Illuminates Arts"

Posted October 29th, 2007 by director
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Project Illuminates Arts

Old slaughterhouse space nears finish.

By MARY T. NGUYEN of the Tribune’s staff

Published Friday, October 26, 2007

Don Shrubshell photo. Adam, left, and Eric Wesbury of Wesbury Construction install skylight covers at Warehouse Studios and Fay Street Lofts at Fay and Hinkson streets. The building, below, is undergoing a renovation and will house a gallery and commercial space, as well as studio space.

Warehouse Studios and Fay Street Lofts even under construction are an escape from the surrounding industrial neighborhood. Outside, the shell of the Diggs building, once an old mule skinners’ barn and meatpacking company, remains intact. Every original brick is there from 1919, when the building was erected.

Inside, the scents of sawdust and fresh paint permeate the building. The north side, which will house eight live-work studio apartments, is nearer completion, and the Warehouse Studios’ rooms are well under way.

Benefit News! **BAND LIST**

Posted October 10th, 2007 by director
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We'll be on site by 4pm to start Collaborative Community Art Project(s) and Private Tours of the building. At 5pm, the LIVE music begins...

5:00-5:45pm Penny Marvel

6:00-6:45pm Bait Shop Boys

7:00-8:30pm The DeWayn Brothers

8:45-9:45pm Ironweed Bluegrass Band

10:00-11:00pm Brother Bagman

We're working very hard to make this Benefit a fun and successful event! New Belgium Brewing Co., Italian Village Pizza, Callahan & Galloway, MUTRUX Tiger Sinclair, Brian J. Pape, Architect, and Village Wine & Cheese are a few of our event sponsors. Thank You!! Check out our sponsors page to see everyone who is chipping in.

Pizza and beverages (mmm...beer) will be served all night!

The DeWayn Brothers from Kansas and Brother Bagman from Kansas City (previously Columbia residents) are driving in to play the show. Columbia's own Ironweed Bluegrass Band, Bait Shop Boys, and Penny Marvel will also be gracing the stage. The Raffles this year are INCREDIBLE! If you have $1 or more to spare, it will be well worth the risk. We're raffling an Acoustic Guitar donated by Crazy Music, a Hydroponic Aerogarden ($150 value) donated by Heartland Hydrogardens, a Vintage Cruiser Bike donated by Klunk, and a Day Spa Package donated by Nefisa. Please visit our sponsors' retail stores to help us thank them for their generosity.

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