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Hope Mill Studios
SIZE
5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft
BUDGET
$0 - 10K
The area once known as the Cardroom Estate is undergoing extensive transformation into what is now called New Islington. One of those transformations is in the form of new artist studios within an old cotton mill. Our competition proposal focused on eliminating isolation by forming a close knit community through recognizing an individual's need to express themselves in a safe, collaborative environment and with the materials used to construct such a space. Our proposal called for using reclaimed shipping pallets as a tribute to the industrial roots of Manchester, as well as for their multiple layers of visibility and screening. A series of frames were designed to hold pallet walls and doors which can be configured in various ways to allow for single bay studios, multiple bay studios and extensive display and gallery space (over 44 linear meters). By simply rolling a door one way or another, spaces that were once enclosed became open, and walls transform into display space. The increased visibility through the open configuration and pallets allow for increased communication and interaction; however, if the tenant needs privacy, simply personalizing the space with curtains or rolling a door closed provides such a space. In addition to the shifting display space, a permanent gallery/exhibition area is designated, along with an artist's lounge. With a budget of $7400 or less, our material choices provided an estimated cost of only $5,000 and provided 18 artists bays.
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