The shared studio, reconsidered
Read the story: The shared studio, reconsidered
Spaces · Mara Chen · 8 min read · 12 Jun
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The Side Margin
Field notes on the places, people, and practical decisions that shape what we make.
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Good work has a setting
Our latest feature visits a small shared studio where makers split tools, compare unfinished ideas, and keep room for quiet concentration. Read the complete report, then browse the Spaces topic for related stories.
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- What members share
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The case for keeping a workbench
Practice · Elian Moss · May 14 · A considered argument for making room to repair, revise, and begin again.
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A quieter kind of open studio
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About the journal
What does The Side Margin cover?
We publish reported stories about creative spaces, working methods, and the people behind useful, lasting work.
How often are new stories published?
A new feature appears every two weeks. Shorter notes are added to the archive between features.
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Yes. Send a brief note about the person, place, or practice you think we should cover.