While many of us work from home, this Seattle brewer lives at work

The pandemic has forced many businesses to come up with creative ways to stay afloat. One local brewer used the down time during the stay-at-home order to reimagine his business strategy.

When it became clear the state’s shutdown wasn’t going to end anytime soon, John Marti took an unusual step. He moved out of his apartment and into his workplace—with the landlord’s approval. He’s been living in the South Park brewery since.

“It’s not so bad,” said Marti, head brewer and co-owner of Lowercase Brewing.

He moved in here to save money and the business. Marti gives a tour of the 99-square-foot room, right above the boiler. He personalized it with a bookshelf, a white rug and a bunk bed that he built.

“Once I put the rug in, it changed everything.”