Science Gallery & Studios Stroud

Designscape is creating a 9,000sqm art production studio and gallery for Damien Hirst. The project reuses an existing steel portal frame structure originally built for the manufacture of plastics. The brief involves a high level of design, detail and finish, including exceptionally high structural loading requirements and innovative cladding and glazing. The building is split into three bays: reception and gallery, art production and storage facilities, with each area defined externally through cladding panels of contrasting colours. The artist’s production of large-scale art work requires highly specialised accommodation, including freezer storage and a fire protected art store. The western riverside boundary will become a sculpture garden.
In association with MRJ Rundell + Associates
Client:    Damien Hirst
Value: Undisclosed
Status: Due for completion 2010
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