Creating the building spaces (2005 - now)

"The Sarah R. Delano Preservation Awards are given annually [by the Waterfront Historic Area League] to area individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the rehabilitation, restoration and interpretation of the historic character and environment of Greater New Bedford. This year's awards will be presented to . . .
Norman R. Buck, Adam Buck and Anne Wolfe for their restoration of The Ropeworks Building, 123 Sawyer St., and for their vision of creating artist live/work spaces in New Bedford . . ."
The Standard-Times, May 23, 2006, page A04

"The [New Bedford Preservation Society] presents this award annually to recognize individuals or organizations that have done an outstanding job in either the restoration or preservation of their historic property. . . Receiving awards are . . .
Norman and Adam Buck and Anne Wolfe, the Ropeworks . . ."
The Standard-Times, May 13, 2007, from website

• Building has sawtooth roof, exposed steel frame, and 2 loading docks.
• Live/work spaces have high ceilings with 7-foot-high, energy-efficient, north-facing skylights.
• Exhibition space in communal gallery and along the corridors.
• Between-unit spaces are insulated for sound and heat with Nuwool recycled fiber.

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Sawtooth roof and loading dock entrances.