GN HQ Building Progress
Added 2021-10-06 04:06:36 +0000 UTCHey everyone,
It's been about one year of my life now since I started seriously looking at our new space. The structure existed, but the renovation required was immense due to decades of age and little upkeep. I like that as a project, though, because it fits our style and it means we could make something new again with minimal impact on land elsewhere.
I can't give all the specific details, but it's been the majority of this year (so far) that we've been working on plans, engineering drawings, architecture, and everything else. The renovation project was a huge undertaking and was my first project of its kind. This has required decision making at as high a level as speaking with local policymakers and as low a level as choosing toilet paper holders and door knobs. It's almost done.
We're sharing some photos we recently took with you all first. We'll probably film something with some of this in it soon for the main channel, but wanted to give you all a look.
The room with the concrete floor is going to be our primary test lab. That one will have very large equipment in it, like the fan tester, and will be for our forward-looking testing advancements. It'll be a test lab. The fan tester is almost here, by the way. They're still cleaning and grinding that concrete slab to re-pour it and finish it with something better, but it's getting there.
We haven't ever shown the entire building, but we will over time. There's more to it. In these photos though, you can see the film studio (painted dark gray -- this is a lighting decision and what we use now), a small office with new LVT flooring (that's all fake wood -- it's luxury vinyl tile), some carpet for the production and testing rooms, different carpet for my office / workspace / living space (for when I stay there), and the break room with a split carpet+LVT flooring and some millwork installed.
Most the big stuff is done. We're working on finishing touches and smaller upfits or preparatory stuff now.
Thanks for all the support. We're excited to get in there and use the space to do cooler stuff. We're too crammed right now.
- Steve
Comments
Thank you so much! We are doing our best to set a good example. We don't get it right every time, but we try every time. It is really important for us to have supportive comments like these.
GamersNexus
2022-01-08 06:22:44 +0000 UTCSeeing these pics in contrast to the videos of y'all moving in & what you've managed to prodece since moving in really alters my perspective of the space in a huge way. I somehow imagined you had a floor on some semi-industrial/professional rental building. Knowing what you have done to get it where it is now, & the "motus opperandi" behind it all, really gives me an enterely new perspective on you (Steve), the organization as a whole, & the clearly very strong set of values that Gamers nexus is built upon & thrives within. I was pleased to see someone such as yourself enjoying great success BEFORE joinging the Patreon this morning,.. But in just the short time it's taken to consume a smidge of the content, both written & produced, what respect I had prior has grown exponentially & has unquestionably become wholehearted admiration. It's really hard to verbalize how much I appreciate You, & Gamers Nexus. Even just to know there are still folks at large in the world doing everything they can to have & make positive impacts that will hopefully have lasting effects.
2022-01-07 19:26:09 +0000 UTCHey Steve! Any new updates?
2021-11-11 08:18:29 +0000 UTCIt's coming along so nicely! I'm really excited for when GN can really start using this space! Any chances of a really quick video walkthrough update again?
HDL_CinC_Dragon
2021-10-19 20:08:56 +0000 UTCLooks Huge , think you should get a outside bench/table on the grass outside that glass door so you guys can get some much needed sunlight break , as we know you will be spending long hours in the studio ππ
2021-10-19 18:40:14 +0000 UTCin two years: GN becomes GN Labs.
2021-10-13 19:15:35 +0000 UTCawesome, looks great GN
Leviathanprym
2021-10-12 02:31:43 +0000 UTCLooks great Steve! Can't wait to see videos filmed in the new location.
Mr. Purple
2021-10-10 21:02:20 +0000 UTCDaamn. Looking beautiful.
Murderhobo
2021-10-10 15:48:24 +0000 UTCYou have come a long way. I hope you wont out grow this new space as quickly as you did with the current set up. Im especially interested in fan testing and the methodology you arrive at. Getting a good seal on an airflow chamber takes a bit of practice and alot of masking tape (at least with the tube models). I also hope you get into your TTV testing equipment at some point. You mentioned it a while ago and its made a few b-roll appearances but its never been a feature on any of your videos. Im stoked for you guys! Keep it up!
2021-10-10 00:42:49 +0000 UTCThis is gonna be epic. Can't wait the move!
2021-10-09 21:29:50 +0000 UTClooks so nice!
2021-10-09 20:27:11 +0000 UTCIt's changed so much. Looks good man. Congratulations.
2021-10-08 12:55:31 +0000 UTCExcellent work guys! Can't believe you are still able to pump out so much content while also managing your renovations. Make sure you crack a beer open when you're done, you've earned it.
Richard O'Connor
2021-10-08 08:16:56 +0000 UTCI mean... there's always the Dyson
David Rose
2021-10-07 02:16:12 +0000 UTCWe have pretty advanced security but obviously can't talk about it. Rest assured that we're taking care of it!
GamersNexus
2021-10-06 17:24:30 +0000 UTCLooks great! For the move, pleeeasseee feel free to take your time/time off from the regular posting schedule. It's bad enough you need to pull these massive shifts for the general releases to "be present" when stuff trends... Quick question: Are blinds (inside) coming for these windows? I can never not think of potential longfingers sneaking around. Linus just posted a "local-AI-card-based presence detection" video, maybe you want to use something like this for automated "if someone KNOWN there (else alarm), blinds up, if last person leaves, blinds down" thingy? Alternatively just a dumb time-based schedule ;) Just so it doesn't bother you on a day to day basis while providing cover against "ooohhhh that looks like a bunch of 3090s <3" at night. Cause, like, daylight is cool (I heard).
n8c
2021-10-06 17:07:35 +0000 UTCLooking good, guess the blue is coming later?
2021-10-06 16:30:07 +0000 UTCLVT is pretty darn cool - we have it in a recently remodeled bathroom and it's hard to believe it's vinyl!
Alxa
2021-10-06 16:13:40 +0000 UTCLooking nice, seems like just yesterday you moved into your current space. Congrats and keep up the good work! We are excited for you.
2021-10-06 15:26:24 +0000 UTCThat chair on the last photo... it's so bad
2021-10-06 14:15:51 +0000 UTCLooking good. I hope everything works out and you guys keep making awesome content. PS. Try and make Patrick's office smaller. π
2021-10-06 14:09:55 +0000 UTCGuys, well done! When you'll be moving in there don't forget to film the process ;) Will be an awesome video for the records. The last one when you were moving from Steve's house to present office gave clear view on how much of an upgrade it was.
2021-10-06 13:30:20 +0000 UTCSo happy for everyone! Can't wait to see what you'll do with the space!
NoCleverName
2021-10-06 13:25:45 +0000 UTCLooking good! Feels much brighter in there with the paint and new finishes. Can't wait to see new content being filmed there.
2021-10-06 13:15:24 +0000 UTCexciting stuff. I just started the same, albeit on a much smaller scale.
J Keith Walters
2021-10-06 12:38:11 +0000 UTCLove that you even have a space where you can go out and touch the grass!
Benoit Lelièvre
2021-10-06 12:11:14 +0000 UTCNice work! The hype is real!
Moritz Wundke
2021-10-06 09:44:49 +0000 UTCThat's some great progress, especially considering you've still got new content going up. Good to see it all start to come together.
2021-10-06 07:45:38 +0000 UTCWell done guys! Looks amazing and the quality of the finish looks spot on!
Marc Novak
2021-10-06 07:24:27 +0000 UTCCan't wait to see next moving vlog in 2 years! ;D
2021-10-06 07:18:48 +0000 UTCWow, that's a lot of progress! The new space looks amazing! Good choice with the high-end vinyl. I don't envy whoever has to vacuum all that carpet, though.
Meghan Krajchi
2021-10-06 05:54:46 +0000 UTCLooking great! Made me curious, though, what part involved local policymakers.
Phil
2021-10-06 05:48:28 +0000 UTCLooking good!
2021-10-06 05:37:20 +0000 UTCI absolutely love the dark gray paint job! Whole building is looking excellent and I am happy you guys are making progress!
2021-10-06 05:21:52 +0000 UTCI have been watching gamers nexus for just over a year, and joined patreon as a result of being totally impressed by what you were doing. With the larger space I can only guess what you will accomplish, continued prosperity and growth to you all.
2021-10-06 05:08:45 +0000 UTCwow looks great GN team. Can't wait for the new content this new space will add to the channel.
Leviathanprym
2021-10-06 05:04:09 +0000 UTCLove it Steve. Could go on about the space but it looks damn well great and perfectly suited to you guys. You deserve the growth. I personally hold you guys in the highest regard because I know you're viewer-centric, don't take BS and tell it like it is. It's why I support you on Patreon and my dishwasher is full of your cups & mugs with Mod and desk-mats spread out around me. Keep doing what you do.
bitpushr
2021-10-06 04:56:57 +0000 UTC100%! We're all excited to grow into it and have some space without feeling surrounded by shelves on all sides!
GamersNexus
2021-10-06 04:55:51 +0000 UTCIt's crazy, right? It looked like a post-apocalyptic fallout shelter when we first got it!
GamersNexus
2021-10-06 04:55:21 +0000 UTCLooking great! What an adventure!
Peter Kazmir
2021-10-06 04:53:51 +0000 UTCIf a poster named "Buzzkiller" says it, you know it's exciting!
GamersNexus
2021-10-06 04:53:47 +0000 UTCA "political lobby for airflow regulations" soon partnering with Fight to Repair! haha
GamersNexus
2021-10-06 04:53:35 +0000 UTCOK..... these comments are always weird because you are missing significant part of the picture and story. The phrasing ("should be a much lighter tone") is off-base. To suggest that I haven't thought about my crew every single step of the way is pretty insulting. I have spent more money on each person and building to their happiness than I have personally made in a decade, so they are well taken care of. We know what we're doing. That's a room for filming. It is not occupied very often. It has to be that way for what we do and is a necessity. The crew has it pretty damn good and everyone loves the transition from the neighboring rooms to that one. I understand suggestions, but the phrasing is just not appropriate for having such little information.
GamersNexus
2021-10-06 04:53:00 +0000 UTCThis is exciting!
2021-10-06 04:43:15 +0000 UTCWow that is a substantial space. I bet you could start another complimentary line of business. Maybe a political lobby for airflow regulations? A new PSU testing standards body? Geek Squad?
clickallnight
2021-10-06 04:42:32 +0000 UTCWhere is Patrick's office?
Eric Smith
2021-10-06 04:35:39 +0000 UTClooking nice for a fresh build. However, would comment on the room with the dark grey walls that it should be a much lighter tone. Having worked in buildings like that, they tend to really dampen spirits when in them. (normally I see them in NOC (network operation centers, and other locations). It's like you're always working a night shift (which I've done for a long time as well so can compare). Just something to think about with your crew.
HappyHeuristic
2021-10-06 04:30:00 +0000 UTCI honestly can't believe this is the same place from the original video. This is so impressive guys. Also, as much as I wish you wouldn't push yourself so hard that you overnight at the studio, I'm glad that you are making a little personal space for yourself.
Gretchen Bonegardener
2021-10-06 04:28:01 +0000 UTCIt's absolutely massive! Should be sustainable for the foreseeable future
2021-10-06 04:19:21 +0000 UTCAmazing. Can't wait to see more!
Alex V
2021-10-06 04:17:20 +0000 UTCWow, it's really coming along! It's looking great.
dk382
2021-10-06 04:13:52 +0000 UTC
