WAS is.
Western Avenue Studios (or WAS) is evolving into one of those great success stories, the kind where everybody wins. With some imaginative planning, and close collaboration with city leaders, we were able to rescue this century-old factory building in the heart of Lowell and turn it into a thriving artists’ community. In the first phase, we offered over thirty artists’ studios for rent at very affordable rates — to help local artists stay in Lowell.
Soon, we will be offering a limited number of affordably-priced live/work lofts for sale as well. These lofts, like the studios, are designed and priced to meet the needs of the arts community without any income restrictions. As a result, what was once just another ramshackle old mill on Western Avenue is now an economic boon to the City of Lowell, a cultural icon, and a magnet for artists from around the region. In fact, WAS now houses one of the largest concentrations of working artists in the northeastern U.S.
A Guide to the Details
Interior Details
- Concrete floors with marble at thresholds
- Vinyl Base
- 3’x7’ Doors with chrome lever handles
- Finish coat ready walls (Taped, sanded and 1 coat of white primer)
- Convenient interior laundry pre-plumbed for washer and gas dryer
- 3” thermafiber sound insulation with resilient channels and sound caulking
- 14’ minimum ceilings with vaulted ceilings in certain locations
Kitchen
- White thermafoil lower cabinets
- Wilsonart laminate countertops with 4” backsplash
- Stainless steel top-mount single bowl sink
- Chrome faucet
- GE 30” Self-Cleaning Gas Range– White
Bathroom
- Sterling by Kohler Pedestal Sink
- Elongated Toilet
- Faucet and shower controls in chrome finish
- Chrome Accessories (Toilet paper holder and towel bar)
- 12”x12” American Olean Tile in choice of 2 colors
- Fiberglass tub and shower combination
- Electrical and Climate Control
- Telephone outlet at kitchen
- Cat V outlet
- Electrical outlets per code
- Forced Air Heating System
- 40 gallon gas powered water heater
Options to Consider
- Upper kitchen cabinets
- Upgraded GE Appliances in white, black or clean steel :
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- Additional electrical outlets
- Pull-out faucet at kitchen
- Granite countertops
- Air conditioning
- Room customization