[General] proposal for space utilization at the shop

[strages]

At least for the time being the lounge area above the loft is actually not
that bad with a fan up there.  There's no air conditioning anywhere, so
there's not much more we can do about this.  I like the idea of it being up
and away from people working to cut down on distractions from those being
productive.

As far as the library, I'd like to do something like the nun used to have,
but I'm at a loss for what to do and/or how to do it.

Why the need for dedicated electronics prototyping space?  The tables are
very large.

Raymond

On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 3:46 PM, Jeff Cotten <omegix at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> Most of this sounds like something I could get on board with.
>
> There's a significant temperature difference in the lofted areas.
> I think the current junk room off to the side of the main open area could
> be turned into a lounging area.
> Just an idea, I have no preference on this, I'm not a big lounger.
>
> I would love to see the lofted area above the white shelves turned into a
> library with an obscure entry, in the spirit of what was done at the Burning
> Nun.  If anyone else is interested in this, I'd love to have a sit down to
> bounce some ideas off each other before we start constructing the staircase
> (which may have to pass city inspection).
>
> What's the info on the four tables?  I'd like to see a dedicated area for
> electronics prototyping (soldering, breadboarding, signal analysis, etc).
> Can we dedicate a table for this?
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 3:08 PM, strages <strages at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I believe everyone unanimously agrees that the lobby( where you first come
>> into) is to be used as the kitchen.  The bathroom of course will remain as
>> such and there are thoughts of turning the room next to it into a shower.
>> This is contingent on the plumbing being fixed and some water proofing.  The
>> under-stairs closet should become a pantry.  Matt R. will likely be using
>> the large rack at the shop as the new "server room".   Large area present
>> upon leaving the lobby will be the predominant work/learning area.  It will
>> remain mostly clear except for 4 large work tables and large active projects
>> in need of space.  I propose the rack(server room) be placed next to the
>> stairs or in between the two( newly escapable!) windows.  The loft space
>> above the kitchen will be general chill out space, used for hanging out more
>> so than working on projects.  It is in need of lighting.  Tools( in general)
>> will reside in the space next to the garage door opposite the storage room.
>> Wood working and welding will occur in the space in front of the garage
>> door( preferably with it open) or outside.  The shelves in the storage room
>> will be arranged with non-electronic supplies to the left and electronics in
>> the middle "devolving" into electronic components to the far right.  Stairs
>> will be built to the immediate right next to the entrance of the storage
>> room for access to the loft.  This loft will be our library space containing
>> bookshelves a table in the center and a few chairs.  Railing will be
>> installed on this loft same as the one above the kitchen.  The room off the
>> main area will likely be used for storing items such as the engraver,
>> plotter, computer cart, etc for use either in that room or to be brought out
>> into the main area and returned when not in use.
>>
>> This is only a proposal and if anyone has any other ideas for space
>> utilization, feel free to chime in.  I've given this a lot of thought and
>> bounced it off a few board members who didn't seem to have any qualms with
>> it.
>>
>> Raymond
>>
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