Visit to Peter DeLory's Studio

I finally put my spring break to use for school today. I have been communicating with my regional artist, Peter DeLory, and was fortunate enough to be invited to visit his personal studio in Seattle. Peter and I chatted about how functional his studio was and the type of equipment and space he needs. He said that a studio space of about 800 sq. ft. was sufficient because he does a lot of work digitally. Because Peter moves frequently throughout the studio, he requested that all items be on wheels and that a computer table where he can stand and work be installed. Though Peter uses the computer and printers very much, he enjoys using film for his black and white photos. His studio includes a small dark room where he develops his own photos. When it came to the dark room, Peter's only request was that the one I was designing be wider and that it include a table and utility sink. When talking about the gallery space he said he loved the idea of movable display walls and that natural light on his photos isn't a concern. It was great getting to meet my artist and experience a real studio first hand. The interview will certainly help me in my design.