2012 Boyden Studio Upgrade & Energy Efficiency
We hope you enjoy watching the transformation of the Boyden Studio as much as we do. See more details about the plans and fundraising here.
We thought we were saying goodbye to our funky bathtub/sink so we decided to "mark" the moment with a photo. From left to right,
here are the 6 Sitka peeps touching the tub: Ernie Rose, Rebecca Welti, Mindy Chaffin, Jalene Case, Eric Vines, and Dawn Stetzel.
Everything is cleared out of the studio (including the kitchen!) and our tub is looking very lonely.
Sadly, the inefficient, old, cracking woodstove had to go.
And now, the work begins. Scaffolding & ladders are in place and the scent of freshly cut wood is in the air.
The well-choreographed chaos of construction.
The first round of insulation is in and it's already feeling warmer inside.
The sun is out and the roof is coming off!
The 9 new skylights are now in with solar powered, retractable, black-out blinds.
Lots of new outlets being installed + electrical updates to make students in workshops who need power much happier.
It just so happens that it was really snowing outside at Sitka during this time so it was funny that it looked like we
got more snow inside when they were blowing in some of the insulation.
All the new windows are installed and it's remarkable to be able to clearly see the ocean instead of the old, fuzzy, foggy view
through the old windows. Honestly, there's an ocean in the sea of white beyond the trees!
We're adding storage and laundry facility space by digging into the earth under the Boyden Studio. It's amazing
to watch this space emerge.
The first cement pour is finished in the storage room.
The wood has arrived and will be prepped to hang on the walls. It will be nice to have our cozy, wood feeling back again.
The kitchen cabinets are being installed and they're gorgeous.