[Vanhackspace] Bigger Workshop Space?

[Andrew Dennison]

Seconded, this space is perfect for VHS...Secure, street level entry, easy
parking for loading, free parking a short walk away (esp. after hours),
electrical is OK for a reasonable draw, if yr running a grinder, drill
press, microwave, and 10 servers at the same time then upgrades may be in
order, but otherwise it's fine.

The leaks have never been all that bad IMHO, mostly just a small drip here &
there once in a while during a heavy rain.  If folks' aren't living there
with food the pests will stay away.

For what it's worth...

Andrew D.

On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 9:55 AM, Jenny <an.innocent.bystander at gmail.com>wrote:

> Rad!  The Casa is completely awesome
>
> Another plus is that the doorway is large enough that equipment could
> be easily brought in and out, avoiding the difficulty of hauling heavy
> things up multiple flights of stairs and around tight corners.  Plus
> there's plenty of secure (indoor) space for bikes.
>
> It would probably need some work in order to become a suitable
> hackspace i.e. the wiring would need to be evaluated if there's any
> interest in bringing in larger equipment, and some leaks would need to
> be fixed or at least identified so that electronics could be stored
> without fear of water damage, but the space itself kicks ass.
>
> -Jenny
>
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 9:26 PM, austin <austin at ilumini.org> wrote:
> > Are we looking for bigger workshop space?
> >
> > Casa Powell is coming available later this year.  Some VHS members are
> > already familiar with the space, but for those that are not here are
> > the specs:
> >
> > * 2000+ square feet
> > * accessible by transit (located around powell and gore) 10-15min walk
> > to skytrain.
> > * benevolent landlord, this is a slum workshop all repairs will be on
> > us, aside from over head piping and leaks
> > * current floor plan includes a large workshop, living room area, 3
> > lockable rooms with lofts, small loft, kitchen, brew room, shower +
> > emergency shower, and bathroom.
> > * some pests... there was a time when many people lived in the space
> > during this time we have seen rats, roaches, bedbug.  I believe this
> > was largely do to the fact that people were inhabiting the building.
> > I have seen roaches and rats in our current space.. but its pretty
> > minimal because we don't keep food or live in the space.
> > *rent is 1000 ~ this is the current price, and we don't foresee it
> > going up in the handover... but this is a possibility.
> >
> > There is already large work benches and tables in the space, this
> > could be a solution to some of the members needing space for larger
> > tools.
> >
> > heres some pics to give you a idea
> > http://reiterator.net/casa/SDC10282.JPG (kitchen)
> > http://reiterator.net/casa/SDC10283.JPG (lower half of one of the rooms)
> > http://reiterator.net/casa/SDC10281.JPG (brew area, another room
> > behind that red wall)
> > http://reiterator.net/casa/SDC10285.JPG (part of the living room area)
> > http://reiterator.net/casa/SDC10286.JPG (another view of the living room
> area)
> > http://reiterator.net/casa/SDC10290.JPG (other side of living room
> > wall / workshop area)
> > http://reiterator.net/casa/SDC10287.JPG (workshop area)
> > http://reiterator.net/casa/ (etc)
> >
> > If I hear some interest on this list, we can work on arranging a
> > convenient time to visit.
> >
> > -austin
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