123 sawyer st., new bedford, mass. 02746 508/264-0741 info@123sawtooth.com

NEW web site from the artists at the Ropeworks: theRopeworks.org

Elements Floor Plan Available Units Artist Certification Community Map Images Press Links Contact

The ROPEWORKS Building

Live/work lofts for sale or lease to visual artists

Units starting at $155,000

Unit 9 for lease 2100 s.f., 2 bed, 2 bath + soaking tub,

large studio, cathedral ceilings $1600

The ROPEWORKS offers live/work loft condos in a newly renovated textile mill building. These condominium units will be held permanently by visual artists, designers and artisans. The Ropeworks was founded with the idea that live/work space within a community of artists promotes innovation and creativity, brings new life and entrepreneurship to an old mill building, and enhances the quality of life regionally. Four units are still available.

The Ropeworks is ideal for artists, with large open spaces, high ceilings, an abundance of natural light from north-facing skylights. The building features a sawtooth roof and an exposed steel frame and has been compared to the Dia in NY. Skylights run the full length of every unit, providing ample even-toned light, optimal for studio space.

Built To Suit

We will work with you to develop a design which best suits your needs and budget. Options include loft, 1-3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms, bamboo hardwood floors or flooring of your choice, air conditioning, work sink, special ventilation, etc. We can work with you if you want to save money and do some of the construction yourself.

Unit 3 with loft under construction by owners

Green

The Ropeworks makes every effort to be energy efficient and green. We've added 3 inches of insulation along with a new roof. The skylights have 3 air channels and are twice as efficient as most windows. Hydronic heat in each unit is provided by a stainless steel 95%+ efficient Polaris water-heater. Sound-proofing between units is blown-in recycled newspaper. We offer an affordable renewable flooring option: bamboo. Framing is done with easily recycled steel studs.



Elements

Each unit includes:

• 7 ft. high, energy-efficient skylights running entire length of unit
• Sound-proofing between units with Nuwool recycled fiber insulation and RC channel
• Natural gas and electric utilities metered individually, and water and sewer utilities
• High-efficiency gas water heater and heater installed in basement, hydro-air heating
• Wiring for telephone, cable, and Cat5
• Sprinkler system for fire protection
• Studio walls backed by 1/2” plywood to 8 ft. for ease of hanging work in progress or shelving, for example
• 200 amp, 120 - 208 volt electrical panel

The building includes:

• Private yard with space for gardening, and Riverside city park along 2 sides of property
• 2 off-street parking spaces per condo
• Central community room and gallery, also exhibition space along corridors
• 2 loading docks
• 8' wide halls
• Intercom entrance system


Floor Plan

Available units: #4, or #4a #4b, #11a, #9 for lease

Available Units

Unit 4 - for sale or lease.  2136 sq.ft. open floor plan, with potential to add loft. Can be subdivided into two smaller units, starting at $155,000.  Custom design available.  Contact us for details.
 
Unit 11A - for sale or lease.  1300 sq. ft.  This is a premium space with windows on north and west walls and french doors with view of the yard and park.  $218,000.  Can be further customized. 
 
Unit 9 - for lease.  2100 sq. ft., two bedroom, two bathrooms, soaking tub, kitchen, living room, laundry/pantry, large studio.  Bamboo hardwood floors and many other quality features.  $1600/mo.


Financial Aid for Homebuyers

 

The city and state offer several types of financial aid for homebuyers.

Click to see if you might be eligible:

* Neighborhoods First Program click 'programs' click 'homeownership'
* More on Soft Seconds


Artist Certification

The Ropeworks is a community which supports the ongoing creative vitality of those living and working here. Therefore units will only be sold to those dedicated to the visual arts, crafts and design. Please feel free to call us with any questions.


The New Bedford Community

NEW web site in progress from the artists at the Ropeworks: theRopeworks.org

Great Community To get an idea of what local artists are up to, click HERE to see who joined in for last year's city-wide open studios. New Bedford in the news: Boston Globe "New Bedford art scene is lively work in progress" October 18, 2006. New York Times "Day Trip:  A Visit to New Bedford, Mass." Nov. 10, 2006. See also "Old fishing community rides a wave of youthful, arts-driven energy"

New Bedford's working waterfront

New Bedford has a vibrant and growing arts community. Nearby downtown New Bedford is the home of the College of Visual and Performing Arts campus of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, home to approximately 500 students, and the University Art Galleries. The New Bedford Art Museum, the local non-profit community art centers ArtWorks! and Gallery X, and downtown New Bedford's gallery night program AHA! Art-History-Architecture, offer exciting opportunities for artists. In addition to local galleries, open studio events throughout the city offer further exposure for artists. More local links HERE.

The Ropeworks is easily accessible, located just one block away from access to highway 195 connecting to Cape Cod, Providence, NYC and to highway 140 to Boston. About two miles away is downtown New Bedford, the fast ferry to Martha’s Vineyard, and the proposed train connecting to Boston. In relation to the larger regional arts communities, the Ropeworks is about 3.5 hours to New York City, an hour to Boston, and a half hour to Providence, Rhode Island.

The Ropeworks is envisioned as the home of an inviting creative working community, with ties to the downtown arts district, as well as the new Riverside city park and North End neighborhood. The Ropeworks is adding to the mix of open space, and of commercial, cultural, educational, and recreational activities which foster a sense of place in the North End neighborhood. The reuse and revitalization of the existing building maintains the flavor of the historic mill district and the character of the community.


123 Sawyer Street New Bedford, Massachusetts 02746


Images

Unit 2 - Loft, 1 bed, 1 bath, large studio space

Unit 3 - 0 beds, 1 bath - under construction by owners, using new and recycled building materials

Unit 5 - No loft, 1 bed, 1.5 bath, laundry room


Unit 7 - Loft, 2 beds, 2 baths, office, laundry room, large studio separate from living space


Unit 10 - No loft, 1 bed, 1 bath, large studio space


Unit 12 - Loft, 2 beds, 2 baths, laundry room, 2 large separate studios - with cork and bamboo floors, bathroom tile as installed by owners


Press

Preservation Society to bestow awards New Bedford Standard Times - 5/13/07

Open season - New Bedford artists invite visitors into studios this weekend Standard Times - 9/28/06

Fairhaven Mills planning session scheduled Standard Times - 7/3/06

WHALE to present preservation awards Standard Times - 5/23/06

DNB Inc. Gala puts the arts in spotlight Standard Times - 4/9/06

Artists coming to 123 Sawtooth - Creative community grows in lofts Standard Times - 4/3/06

Ropeworks suits buyers of condo lofts for artists Standard Times - 2/18/06

City artists put their best work forward Standard Times - 10/2/05

Open Studios event aims to raise awareness about New Bedford artists Standard Times - 9/29/05

Art can give city a new start Standard Times - 9/18/05

Sawtooth building open house Saturday Standard Times - 6/23/05

Planning Board OKs artist loft plans Standard Times - 4/15/05

Officials applaud plan for artists' lofts in mill Standard Times - 3/17/05

Ropeworks reclamation converts building into artistic haven Standard Times - 2/7/05










Contact




Adam Buck 508/264.0741
Norm Buck 508/264.7741
Anne Wolfe 508/264.0745
The Ropeworks: 123 Sawyer St. New Bedford, MA 02746



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