Our transformative concept is to completely turn the building around to face Old River Lane and the new development. A new entrance and a generous open public space integrated with the Cityheart development. This provides the access for equipment and event set-up deliveries. The modern extension is kept, but the open undercroft enclosed to become a generous foyer and gallery space.
This is the existing building in relation to the Cityheart plans for Old River Lane:
This shows how the space will be transformed – open to Old River Lane, access for events set-up, public seating and occasional outdoor performance, classes or gatherings:
This plan shows how the ground floor would be used, for a generous entrance, and a flexible studio space.
And this diagram shows the first floor – three smaller studio spaces and a gallery for exhibitions.
The appearance of the building can be changed by simple means. This drawing shows the existing east elevation facing Old River Lane, with its unsighly modern additions:
This drawing shows the undercroft turned into an entrance foyer, new big doors into the main studio space, possible bold signage and how the existing windows can be improved cosmetically without altering the building:
