The Bain Project

My sisters volunteered at The Bain Project this weekend and I am very jealous. As an avid fan of exploring old buildings, I really wished I could make it. Unfortunately, I was in the midst of the big move from Boone back to Raleigh. The architecture is simply amazing.

The E.B. Bain Building was Raleigh's old waterworks plant, built in 1939. It was closed in 1987 and remained closed until a 12 artist collective spent almost a year turning the buidling into an art space. The building was opened to the public this past weekend for the show. There is 3.5 million dollars slated for renovating the building and eventually turning into a shops and galleries. I can't wait for that day!

You can read a great article on The Independent Weekly.

My sister Michelle got some great photos, that my geeky self couldn't help but edit. Photo credits totally go to her, though. She took so, so many, but these two are my favorites.