Category: Blog
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Room at the Top
The top two floors (which were supposed to be merely reinforced) have been cleared out and are going to be completely rebuilt. It would be nice to leave it nice, airy, and open but this is going to be a creative space–and not a basketball court.
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Seconded
Spotted this clown outside, but inside it’s all business. The temporary stairs to the second story have been removed, and a spate of fresh beams can be seen above where they were. Looking up at the second and third floors. View from the top of the new stairs on the second floor. And looking back…
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Bear sees all
Saw the bear yesterday, caught up with what’s happening at the Psychic Temple from the bottom up. Work is done in the basement/foundation. First floor is solid now, too. Second floor is being shored up. Onward and upward.
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Past, Future, and Photos of the Psychic Temple in today’s Long Beach Post
Thanks to Brian Addison for putting a spotlight on the Psychic Temple in today’s Long Beach Post. He quotes builder Jan van Dijs and shares gorgeous photos by Lindsey Ingram. Check out the article and gallery HERE.
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More Floor
The Psychic Temple continues to be reborn from within. Now that beams run almost completely under the first floor, it’s noticeably more stable when walking across it. The crew can plow onward… …and upward. The Psychic Temple’s not back, but it will be.
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Long Beach: Work in Progress – Video 2
Imprint Culture Lab’s second of three video odes to Long Beach, its underrated culture, and its massive upside has been posted. Watch it here or on Vimeo and share! The topic may be local but the theme should appeal to all who are trying to build on the heart and heritage of his or her…
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Temporary sidewalk, flooring
The sidewalk isn’t the only temporary walking surface at the Psychic Temple. The foundation and supporting beams are complete and the flooring is being finished. Although there are now more floorboards than open spaces on the ground floor, you still have to be mindful of gaps. The flooring looks like balsa wood but is strong…
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Long Beach: Work in Progress – Video 1
Imprint Culture Lab’s first of three video odes to Long Beach, its underrated culture, and its massive upside has been posted. Watch it here or on Vimeo and share! The topic may be local but the theme should appeal to all who are trying to build on the heart and heritage of his or her…
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Beaming
Construction continues on the beams beneath the floorboards. It began near the facade and is working its way back. A better view of an exposed beam from the outside. Back inside. And down below. Still so much do to…
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Are we there yet?
The back-to-back-to-back construction posts are probably starting to blur into one another. Here are some images to show how close we’re getting to moving in. Above, groovy pop art mural. New grand stairway. The kitchen. The office. Better get back to work…