This renovation project adapts an existing garage into a flexible live / work space for the client’s home office.

Project Name: The Bear Production Studio
Studio Name: Pollen Architecture & Design
Completion date: 2020
Location:  Austin, United States
Photography: Leonid Furmansky

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Workspace ©Leonid Furmansky

The new steel canopy frames an existing exterior stair allowing for a covered transition from upper to lower level without needing to sacrifice interior space for circulation.

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Living Area ©Leonid Furmansky

The custom plywood walls cladding the new editing suite below create a welcoming environment for both visiting clients and video production editors.

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Rear View ©Leonid Furmansky

A secondary suite with a shared bathroom allows for flexibility of working and living. Large glass sliding doors with built-in shades are utilized to allow for maximum daylight into the suites while also providing the option to black out the spaces in the event of a video screening.

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