My New Studio - Green Garage - Detroit, MI
Those of my clients who took the time to visit my studio at FD Lofts in Eastern Market know first hand what a lovely space it was and how much I enjoyed working there. So when the owner decided to turn my studio into a residential condominium with full kitchen and bathroom as his exit strategy from the rental loft business, I knew I'd be leaving. But I think I've landed in a really great place.
The new home of Brendan Ross, Photographer is Green Garage at 4444 Second Avenue, Detroit MI 48201-1216.
Green Garage is a building that started its life as a showroom for Model-T based automobiles in 1920, then spent 50 years as headquarters for a shoe repair supplies distributor, before becoming a state of the art, energy efficient, co-working space. Since opening in 2011, the Green Garage's principal work has been forming a diverse, supportive, and accountable co-working community and helping triple bottom line businesses grow naturally. I fall into the first category.
Things that I'll miss about the Russell St. space: fire engines and sirens right next door, skyline view of Detroit from Fisher Building to downtown, being in Eastern Market. Things I already love about Green Garage: The community of very interesting people, incredibly quiet (a benefit of having heavily insulated walls and roof), being in Midtown.
Want to visit? Call and stop by anytime or bring your lunch to participate in the Community Lunch at Noon of Fridays (you'll hear the whole story of Green Garage Detroit).
