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The Visionary: Jon Deal in front of his latest and largest project, Silos on Sawyer, currently under renovation. 18 of the spaces are complete, but the space will eventually hold about 90 studios.
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83 feet in the air, the top floor of the silos will be used as a party space. Deals says they’re planning to install large windows, allowing wide panoramic views of the downtown skyline.
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There are several ideas of what to do with the space between the silos, arranged in a “honeycomb” design at the center of the building. It may be used as exhibit space, but have potential for hosting other events.
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Once the “brains” of the building, Deal says they’re planning to keep the old master control panel and have it backlit.
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A snug ride for two, the original cage elevator runs the 83-foot course to the top of the silos.
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Art in the making: Part of the ground floor will hold more studios, but the front half (facing Sawyer Street) may be turned into a restaurant.
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The view from the ground, staring 83 feet up.