Transforming a historic former tobacco warehouse into the vibrant abelcontemporary art gallery in Stoughton, WI. Originally constructed in 1891, this building is representative of how significant the tobacco industry was to the economy of Stoughton. Gallery owners Tim O’Neill and Theresa Abel saw potential in this 8,000 sq. ft. space, purchasing it in 2018 to become a visionary voice for  the power of the arts  in the region. In addition, the gallery is host to an innovative space titled no.5 which showcases large installation and experimental works that seek to expand boundaries and audiences. Reddymade prioritized retaining as many of the architectural features as possible but updated all of the utilities with conservation and energy efficiency in mind. At the center of the space, the original tobacco elevator was preserved and carefully renovated. The team also found marks and drawings made by the original tobacco workers, which were preserved as unique works of art on their own....