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Bickett Studio
Bickett Studio
209, Bickett Boulevard, Raleigh, NC, United States
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Bickett Studio
209, Bickett Boulevard, Raleigh, NC, United States
Guided by a strong belief that re-using an existing building is the most sustainable approach to construction, this project links practice, financial stability, and local community while allowing a young design build firm to project their own design values and move from renting space to building equity. In just 13 weeks, from property purchase and financing through permitting and punchlist, the firm designed and renovated their new office and studio space. Located on the edge of an industrial fringe and a residential neighborhood with views of downtown Raleigh, the derelict building was found in disrepair. The collapsed roof, rotting structure and outdated systems did not deter the firm from recognizing the potential of the space contained within the existing walls. The designers, abandoning the “tear-down” mentality took a sustainable approach by preserving and re-using an existing building. Since the completion of the project other businesses have opened in the adjacent strip of buildings. More than an example of good sustainable stewardship, the revitalized structure generated further improvement and created a vibrant edge to the existing residential community.The existing masonry walls and slab remained and new 2x4 x 12’ wood stud walls were constructed within the shell to raise the ceiling height, increase energy efficiency and provide a band of clerestory light above which the roof floats. Natural light fills the open studio space reducing the need for electricity; during daylight hours electricity for lighting is rarely needed.
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