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College's new look announced

College's new look announced

Published: 29-01-2010

The City's specialist art College, Plymouth College of Art, will soon have a makeover when work starts on the building in March.

The new look black and white exterior will improve the appearance of the building, in keeping with the College’s new branding.

Principal, Lynne Staley-Brookes said: “We’re extremely excited about the new design and hope everyone agrees that the outside will now reflect the excellent facilities and creative environment we have inside the building.”

As well as replacing the old PCAD sign with the new logo, the studio theatre will be encased in metal and lit from behind; illuminating the building and skyline dramatically at night.

 

Night View of College

View of college by night

The front will be extended to create a larger Information Point and gallery. The Gallery will now be considerably larger, and offer high quality and multi-purpose exhibition space. This will tie in a new name and re-launch of the gallery.

Information Point will be revamped too, with a dynamic visual impact and welcoming area for the public, visitors and students.

 An extensive green and landscaped frontage will replace the existing front car park, giving space for students, staff and the public to meet, sit, and display external sculptures for example.

Materials used in the build, along with replacement windows have been chosen to improve the building’s sustainability and environmental impact.

During the works period, alternative entrances will be used at the rear and side of the building and new signage will make access as easy as possible.

The College has working groups in place to minimise any disruption and the work will be completed during summer in time for the start of the new academic year in September 2010.

 

Animated walkthrough of reception


Walkthrough from Plymouth College of Art on Vimeo.