To an outsider—a passerby, the Westmoreland Lofts may be viewed as a successful restoration of a 1935 former fabric dyeing factory and warehouse. For an insider—a tenant or visitor, there exists a modern artistic community that exudes an aura of energy and creativity. It has a way of capturing your senses from the moment you walk through the galleried, polished concrete hallways. The light shines down perfectly through the skylights, spotlighting art and building, alike. Just the right combination of art, wood and glass juxtaposed with industrial concrete and steel provides an ambiance that can be trendy, functional and aesthetically pleasing all at once.Each step is a new inspiration. Each individual soaks it in, shares it and expresses it in his or her own extraordinary way.There is an instant respect and admiration for the uniqueness and individuality of every space as well as for the individual that occupies it. They could be an artist, a fashion designer, a writer, a florist, a photographer or even a fireplace maker. Few other places could there be such a distinctive collection and collaboration of talents. The energy extends through doors and walls and has the ability to form relationships that transcend familiarity or longevity. Strangers, visitors and neighbors are known to you before ever being formally introduced. Everyone is a friend and yet you can’t always be certain why.That feeling is as natural as the way in which each space seems to come together. The inspiration is infectious and the creativity appears to be endless. One would have to try to fight it off and that could very well be a futile effort. By day the lofts serve as each individual’s truest manifestation of their profession. At night those spaces are illuminated not as much through the physical electricity of the building, but more so by the energy manifested through their own creations.I am an insider.