Who:
Jon Cruickshanks, 2ME; Jon Williams 2ChE; Lauren Beach, 2 ChE; Adam Young, 2CivE
Rent:
$1330
Space:
1000 sf, 45 unit
Where:
Naval Yard
Commute:
G (Wash.-Clyssen)
As sunset falls here in the naval yard on Fridays, a siren in the distance marks the beginning of the Sabbath. The bustle of construction during the day offers an ironic contrast to the eerily vacant streets at night. Newly converted loft complexes offer concrete slabs and soddily built bathroom walls at an enticing price for students fresh out of school dormitories. Although still a work in progress, a unique addition adds a humanizing touch amidst the freight elevator and the industrial view outside. A tree, painted on a robust concrete column, emerges from the floor of the common area. The leafy green branches stretching across a colorful canopy for its gray and white surroundings. »»