Former Hudson Tobacco Warehouse Transformed into Community Arts and Education Center
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Dan Howarth
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Summary
New York architecture studios GLO and Present Forms transformed a former tobacco warehouse in Hudson, New York into a multi-functional community education and arts center. The project involved converting the industrial building, which had previously been offices since the 1980s, into a versatile community hub featuring a cafe, flexible event spaces, and educational facilities. The renovation was commissioned by a philanthropic couple who purchased the building in 2020 to create a central gathering place for their new organization, described as a "Swiss Army knife" community center due to its adaptable design.
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· 3 pulledNew York-based studios GLO and Present Forms transformed a former tobacco warehouse in Hudson into a community education and arts centre.
The former industrial building in Upstate New York city, which had been converted to offices in the 1980s, was purchased in 2020 by a philanthropic couple wishing to create a hub for their new organisation.
A cafe area greets visitors
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