An Old Storefront That Was Built In The Early 1900’s

"It’s a great sample of a storefront renovation by Tyler Engle - Architect,

the old storefront that was built in the early 1900’s

converted into a cool home for live/work space.''

I have always wondered

about living in this way.

I live near a small coastal town that has quite

a bit of 'quaint' left in it.

It is called Delray Beach, Florida.

The downtown area has more

than a few adorable buildings left in it.

I used to think about opening a design studio

on the first floor and living upstairs.

AND THEN.......

making a roof garden on the 3rd floor.

On the 3rd floor in any of these buildings

you would still be able to see

THE OCEAN!!!

Only one problem....

I am not completely sure that I would like

not living anonymously.

I mean,

it is a small town and people would eventually

get to know that I lived there.

Would I really want to say hello when

I didn't feel like it?

Ummmm....One part of me would love it,

and the other....well, the other part of me

is a recluse.

I would probably have the

'Closed' sign up more often than not.

I would be up on the roof painting,

 listening to music and

ordering in Chinese or Italian.

And you can be certain that

I would have to dress up

 in a disguise to grab a pack of ciggies.

Have you ever thought of living 

above, behind, or below a business of your own?

* The client is a couple with an extensive art collection. Creating the modern equivalent of the traditional courtyard house, the new design is centered on a large skylight over the living and dining room. Reminiscent of a shipping container a wood-clad service core houses the kitchen and powder room. A flexible and multi-functional space is facilitated by large pocket doors, steel plate blinders that hide the kitchen and concealed equipment that pivots out for use. 
Visit: http://www.tylerengle.com/ 
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