Creative Units, Aberystwyth, by Heatherwick Studio
The eight new Creative Units, designed and built by Heatherwick Studio have already established themselves as new landmarks for Aberystwyth and go to further enhance the Art Centre’s reputation as one of the leading venues for contemporary arts and culture in the UK.
The design is both striking and considerate to its setting. The simple timber-frame buildings are clad with a bespoke crinkled stainless steel system that creates a shimmering futuristic appearance, reflecting the greenery of their site. Unusually, their construction as well as their design was led by Heatherwick Studio whose specialist team worked on site with local sub-contractors to deliver the project. The special cladding system was fabricated on site using a contraption akin to a Victorian mangle that deformed the steel into its irregular form. The studios sit within woodland, and over time will blend further into the maturing landscape around them.
The interiors are basic, in order to allow for it to adapt to the varying needs of different artists, but all are bathed in light through large windows and skylights, which also open for ventilation.
May 27, 2009 - Category: Architecture, Green, Latest, Life Story, Pavillion - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 1
May 29th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
wow! this is fantastic – love your work – call me!