Vacant buildings on loan to the arts community

Developer Blume Co. has grand plans for its properties at Mercer & Yale—a 780,000 sq. ft. biotech campus, in fact. But with a dreary economy, they aren't exactly rushing to break ground. So instead of letting the buildings sit vacant for 2 or 3 years creating unnecessary blight, Blume has decided to make the space available to arts organizations and co-ops. Pretty cool if you ask me.

They're calling the converted arts space "The Office". Here is the posting on Artist Trust:

"The Office" artist studios and exhibit space is available in South Lake Union!

Air Conditioned, studios with views, 4 interior art galleries, 1 street level gallery, kitchens, freight elevator, 2 loading docks, close to cafes and clubs. Perfect for painters, jewelry designers, photographers, musicians and performance artists, etc. Contact: dantesseattle@gmail.com

Below are exterior shots of the buildings:

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