Progress on the New Studio – 1
Things are starting to change in what’s to become the new studio. A lot of time was spent (and still is dedicated to) planning, changing my mind and making sure these plans still fit more or less in the budget (that’s the hardest part). A lot of work has been done already but it’s not always that visible. Time to take you on a short tour to see where we are today.
We started with the sanitary unit. The goal: 2-3 toilets and a washing table. Budget: as cheap as possible but still give visitors an enjoyable bathroom experience 
First thing: demolish the wall in the middle and fill up the gap in the floor.
Then it was time to construct the interior walls.
Today all the walls are finished, electricity is done, joints are filled, …
Still to do: doors (handy in a toilet), floor, water, heating, connecting the toilets to the sewer and finishing.
Most of the work was done by one man, but not a normal guy. Let me present you to Sven aka ‘Ponette’.
He’s a contractor, handyman, hunter, fisherman and above all the godfather of my youngest daughter and one of my best friends for many years.
Let’s take a look at the main studio area than. This is how it looked at the beginning of the week. It was compartimented into 3 spaces. Because I’d rather have one big space, we decided to knock all the interior walls down.
I’m not after a classic studio space. I want a kind of ‘real location’. And it can always be turned into a classic studio setup within minutes. It’s about 110 square meters.
This is how it looks without the interior walls.
Opposite side:
And this is how it looks from the second floor:
Downstairs there’s also going to be a kitchen:
And this room is going to be closed off and converted into an office.
This is the second floor. There’s going to be a new roof with skylights. The left part is going to be the workshop space/setting area/lounge and the lowest of the two ’stages’ is probably going to be part of it too. The highest ’stage’ will be closed off as a second office.
On the picture above, you can see a door on the right. This leads to what’s going to be the make-up room.
Behind the door in the make-up room, there’s the future dressing room.
I really need to end this post by thanking everyone who make this happen. Ponette is working his ass off and performs miracles with the small budget. I don’t always agree with my dad but the truth is that I could never do this without all the planning, following up, researching, … he puts in it. My wife and kids have been true hero’s putting up with me being a bit stressed out too often. And then there are all my friends who lend a hand here and there. Thanks guys, once it’s finished we are going to have a crazy party in the studio.
Dude, that’s a dream space, you’ll have so much control. Wow. Can’t wait to see more.
You’re lucky. Now You will have Your own space, where work should be pleasure. Keep going. Well done Bert
Hey Bert – that looks like a fantastic studio in the making. you will have everything you need – office, make up, changing, kitchen, open space. wow. Keep up the good work everyone!
Great space. Looks good. And of course you started with the toilets – the most important part!
Wow! That is an amazing project you have under way, congrats!
It must feel so rewarding to see dreams and plans coming to fruition. That will be one heck of a party when it is all done.
Congratulations on the new studio!!! It looks like it will be a really fun place! I am soooo jealous! =)
Hi Bert,
congratulation!
Buy an old house is perfect to reorganize every space as you want. My first house was an old farm and with my father I spent a lot of time, effort and holiday to transforme it in a comfortable and rural home. Building your own roof give you more than satisfaction!!
My best wish in your project!!
Teo.
Hi Bert,
Looks like it’s gonna be a great, creative place some day. And I really agree with Matteo, it’s really nice to take something old and transform it into something which is really like you want it…
And btw im jealous too
wondering what background you will take , will it be simple paper or hard one , like plywood or smth similar ?:}
That is a great space with a lot of character.
It’s really cool that you’re sharing the building process. I’m looking forward to seeing more as you get through it.
Just an idea, this would make a pretty cool coffee table book when your studio is done… so people can flip through it.
Hi Bert,
Your new studio is starting to show real potential. It has an amazing amount of room
Hi sir bert
new studio is equal to endless possibilities!
congrats!
Looks great and fantastic! Thanks for the quick tour. I see you planned it very well and I wish you lots of success. One day I hope I’ll be able to see the studio during one of your workshops. Perhaps you may invite David Hobby.
This is so exciting, man. I was offered good money for my space today (I own the premises) and have been toying with the idea to rent bigger and invest the profits till I can buy a bigger premises. Seeing these pics have gotten me all excited!
In South Africa, a “house-warming” party is called “daknatmaak” – literally, wetting the roof… I hope you have a decent wetting after this!
Thx guys,
@Kathryn: By the time it’s finished I’ll probably have to ask people to bring their own drinks on the first party
@linas: My goal is to have a number of different natural backgrounds in the studio (brick walls, …). If I ever need a studio background, I’ll get out the background support and a paper.
@Rich: Thanks for the idea, I like it
@Paul: he’s already invited
@Danie: I might call the first party “daknatmaak”. Since my mother tongue is Dutch, most of those amazing South African words make sense to me.
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Wow, that fisheye almost makes me dizzy
Lookin good, keep it up.
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well done
that is a great space