this semester our 411 studio is taking on the old silver's building downtown. it's located on the corner of washington and elm street and currently only has one tenant, glitters. the building itself has a basement, ground floor, second floor, and partial third floor as well as an alley behind it with great potential. in this project, we're hoping to give this old gem new shine and contribute to the downtown area. we're imagining a local pharmacy, bike rental/sports shop, lunch counter, gift shop/connection to uncg, and apartments to go here. our final exhibition of ideas will be held downtown on december 6 for many guests to attend.
some images from our initial site visit...
(thanks again to sidney for letting us explore his building!)
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| view from washington street |
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| view of back of building, alley, and biltmore hotel |
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| alley |
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| street entrance...left of glitters store |
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back storage
back staircase
clutter everywhere
empty rooms
view from the roof!
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