New studio and wood working workshop, new entrance and refurbishment of the University’s Art department.
Located in the centre of Bath, in a conservation area, the new intervention has been carefully controlled to integrate within the hierarchy of the existing buildings. The form and language used enhance and respond to the existing context and landscape.
The new entrance links the existing main building and studio, providing a strong focal point and statement of entrance, which was previously lacking. A lightweight fabric canopy links the existing studio, main building and new entrance with a sense of enclosure and creates a flexible space, which will be used for social events and outdoor studio work. The new studio building provides a large open plan, top light, studio space and offices. Woodwork has been relocated into the new studio to create further studio space within the existing building.
The materials were carefully selected to sensitively respond to the existing context and landscape. They express the new modern elements, as beautiful and elegant buildings, which have a synergetic relationship with the flowing landscape.
| Location | Bath |
| Client | Bath Spa University |
| Project value | £3 million |
| RIBA Work Stages | 4 - 7 |
| Project status | Completed (2009) |
| cube_design team | Jane Lock-Smith |
| Project team | cube_design (Architect) | Mann Williams (Structural & Civil Engineer) | Jones King Partnership (Mechanical & Electrical Engineer) | Nicholas Pearson Associates (Landscape Architect) | Morgan Sindall (Contractor) |
| Tagged | Learn |
Jane Lock-Smith Bsc(Hons) BArchDist RIBA FFB MCIARB
Managing Director
Jane Lock-Smith can boast an extremely broad range of experience. Since establishing the practice in 2002, Jane has been instrumental to the successful delivery of numerous projects. A significant number of which have won architectural awards; a reflection of Jane and cube_design’s continued commitment to professionalism, excellent design & a passion for creating stimulating environments for learning.
Jane believes that meaningful client involvement is fundamental to the success of projects. Her dedication to producing excellent architecture is recognised by her role within the BSF programme, as a member of the CABE Design Review Panel, and as a RIBA Client Design Advisor.
