Studio 501

This project was a lot of fun. We converted an old warehouse rental in St. Paul, MN into a posh pad made for entertaining. Despite being on the 5th floor of a building constructed in 1895, a number of environmentally friendly decisions were utilized. The majority of the furnishings were 2nd hand, meaning no virgin materials were used. The rugs were sustainably harvested wool and the paint was all zero-VOC, guaranteeing no indoor air toxicity or pollutants. Plants and trees were scattered around to not only contribute to the decor, but also act as natural air filters. Finally, the local energy supplier offered 100% wind-powered energy, which combined with compact fluorescent lightbulbs made a solid 1-2 punch. Photography by Andrews Photography

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