arthaus

home is where the art is

capturing allston attitude

The Allston neighborhood of Boston is known for its young, energetic vibe, yet none of the apartment buildings in the area reflected this vibrant spirit. When real estate development company Mount Vernon approached Visual Dialogue as a creative partner for a new property, both understood that design plays a big role in where a person decides to live.

Arthaus outside elevation
Arthaus Bauhaus painter closeup

defining a blank canvas

Building on the contemporary loft-style architecture by PCA, Visual Dialogue was tasked with capturing Allston’s artistic side in fresh and unexpected ways throughout the new building. The result of this collaboration was Arthaus: a property imbued with creative energy at every turn.

Arthaus foyer artwork
Arthaus foyer artwork detail
Arthaus lobby interior design
Arthaus lobby paint cans on the wall close-up

immersed in expression

Original, large-scale installations throughout the building, designed by Visual Dialogue and produced by local artist Andrew Bablo, make Arthaus a true work of art. Nowhere was off-limits for visual expression—from stripes over the self-portrait of neighborhood namesake Washington Allston to a grid of multicolored paint cans in the kitchen to pop art brushstrokes in the hallways to an anamorphic message painted on the top floor stairwell.

This project was so well-received, the building was fully leased even before construction was completed.

Arthaus lobby with couch, chairs, rug, plants, and art
Arthaus wall directional signage with swoosh

curated, inside and out

Visual Dialogue brought in interior designers Superette to extend the vision to every touchpoint, creating a “refined artist loft” with its casual vibe and pops of color. Beyond the design, the commitment to art and artists includes reserving a number of affordable units for working artists and a ground-floor gallery space for the non-profit Unbound Visual Arts.

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