Our New Centre (2002)
An area of land (known as the Field of Dreams) has become available within The Park and plots are to be sold to individuals and organisations within the Community. Findhorn Centre for the Arts hopes to build on the part of this site designated for a community building in the south corner.
We plan to build a small cluster of buildings with three art studios surrounding a gallery space amongst gardens and pathways. An office, sanctuary space and toilet will complete the complex.
In the studios we aim to create highly practical and effective work spaces for everyone from an individual to groups of 30 or more. The second aim is to create a new way in which to view and enjoy art; a new context in which the gallery space, being more like a sitting room or chapel rather than an anonymous white room, can be used to bring real satisfaction and learning.
| Gallery
Space 40 square metres a quiet, contemplative and relaxed space low ceilings, low windows steps down to reach it a soft acoustic with medium dark material walls two or three small windows with controlled foreground views a small window through to one of the studios hand made window frames by a local craftsman wooden floor inviting, clear entrance focused interior space without feeling of thoroughfare a cluster of seats in middle facing out adjustable track lighting
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Three
Studio Spaces 110, 56 and 16 square metres uncluttered, practical working spaces abundant overhead diffuse light one or two other windows all with blinds adjustable track lighting medium high ceilings tough cleanable flooring cupboards for material storage vertical rack for storing paintings sink and cleaning area tough white walls each studio as separately articulated place double-door entrances clearly signified from outside
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| Office/Reception/Circulation
Space approx. 20 square meters multi-use space from which exhibition and studio spaces are reached south facing with French windows leading to deck and (sculpture)garden main entrance to outside, wide and inviting hard wearing wooden flooring fitted lockable storage for office equipment a place to meet interested people wandering in adjacent to exhibition space a place that can be cleared to provide reception for exhibition openings overhead lighting for office area
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Sanctuary 9 square metres enclosed, perched at top of building large low window to view across bay neutral matted flooring soft accoustic Toilet |
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Overall Intentions to
involve local artists and crafts people in the fabric of the building
itself |
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