The Architecture Centre in Bristol wishes to refit the ground floor of their premises on Narrow Quay to open up the gallery space as a ‘project space’ or ‘urban room’. This facility will have the function of simultaneously being both a space of production and display.This project stage is concerned with how to frame activity within the AC from the street and within its walls, how to attract and to display
The agenda of the ‘urban room’ is to reflect on the place of architecture within the city therefore consideration should be given to how the space should look out into the urban realm.
The core concepts of layering, flexibility and framing were embodied in this project. The filmic aspect of projecting the interior to the exterior was important at creating a greater street presence for the centre. By creating a connection between inside and outside, the new City Ideas Studio “shop window” is thrust into the city. The installation of the black framed polycarbonate panels provide the flexibility of multiple uses within the space adding to the layering with its ephemeral properties with light. In addition bespoke lighting, new signage and adaptable furniture was designed in the proposal of a remarkable new identity.