My approach to this project was to design and create a safe space for creative minded people to collaborate and work. For the last few years, the creative arts industry has been neglected by our government. With budget cut’s happening for the last few years, a further 50% cut (35m to 19m) is due to roll out by this autumn (2021) with creative courses being deemed ‘not a strategic priority’. Higher Education University courses are the target for these cuts with young aspiring professionals/students being the collateral. During the 2020/21 pandemic, we saw marketing ploys pushing creative people to ‘re-train’ in an entirely different sector. For these reasons it is vital that we protect creative spaces for students and academics.

Studio spaces are great for creativity and collaborative work allowing users to use the space to aid their craft. The design focuses on a large open studio which connects to a relaxed breakout space allowing the layout to feel social. The ground floor is equipped for working whilst the first floor is focused on presentation with the use of a gallery which can become more teaching / working space when not in use.