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Brioni Canali Z Zegna Hugo Boss Robert Graham Paul & Shark Citizens of Humanity Eton Hickey Freeman Jack Victor Ralph Lauren Polo Stone Rose Tommy Bahama Zanella ne Art Clay Chic: An artist uses a pottery wheel at Muddy Girls Studio. and some ceilings as high as 25 feet on the second floor. Each artist has the freedom to add decking where space allows, colors, and any desired element, including pets. "As long as it doesn't annoy anyone else," says Mattson. Tenants must simply remove what they put in when they move out. With so few constraints and expenses, which are few—power for electricity, hot water, and cable/Wi-Fi—some artists are opt- ing for five-year leases. At press time, there were 17 units left. At WAS, the hallways and common spaces are open to the GIBLEES MENSWEAR 85 Andover Street, Route 114, Danvers (next to Ira Lexus) 978-774-4080 giblees.com Receive a free $20 Giblees e-gift card. Scan this QR code, enter your email address and we'll email you a $20 e-gift card. (Limit one per email address, some restrictions apply.) 114 nshoremag.com May/June 2012 nshoremag.com May/June 2012 artists to create—as long as themes are "family-friendly," says Farkas. There are no uniform wall colors, and potluck lunches are not only permitted, but encouraged. "Amazingly, with 200 people we have surprisingly few issues…It becomes an environment in and of itself," Mattson says. She expects the loft hallways to have the same feel. They are extra-wide for art exhibition, with two common utility sinks on each floor and the latitude to develop communities that mimic those of WAS, she says. Home and a Future With the new loft development, artists now have 250,000 square feet of space to stretch their arms, minds, and designs.