Courtyard Studios, Irvine
Refurbished artists' studios have just been completed on Irvine harbourside for WASPS who provide affordable studios to rent around the country. The original courtyard development of 13 studios for artists of various disciplines, built in the 1980's, have had a comprehensive refurbishment and an additional 5 studios created at mezzanine level.
The project has been funded by the Scottish Arts Council and local contractor James Anderson has carried out the work. Careful planning and a good working relationship were essential as the construction work went on around the artists who continued occupation of the studios throughout the contract.
Consideration of good daylight and affordable running costs with a practical place to work are important criteria for artists making a living through their creativity. WASPS are pleased to have increased their accommodation available for Ayrshire and have a waiting list for studios.
welcome to arpl architects
The ARPL philosophy is to produce buildings to the highest design standards in close consultation with our clients.
Our design is both innovative and sympathetic to the immediate and the broader environment in which they are constructed with an emphasis on sustainability. Each project embraces the unique nature of the client’s needs and the site.
From our base in Ayr the practice carries out projects over a wide geographical area from the Orkneys and the Western Isles to Ireland. Our project experience covers the fields of housing, churches, schools, commercial projects, private houses, community and arts buildings. We have developed particular expertise in contemporary sustainable design, specialist conservation works and design for historically sensitive environments.
Our work has received wide recognition through numerous design and environmental awards presented over the years for our new build and conservation works. Regular success in design competitions adds to the practice portfolio.
While you are here, please visit our project gallery where you can see many of the projects we have worked on and some case studies.