The Art Village
The aim of the project is to create a place for knowledge exchange that serves as a base to host a diverse range of artistic activities and foster new relationships between local artists and the surrounding community. The strategic design proposal encompasses three consecutive construction phases, each offering versatile spaces for performance and creative workshops and experimental engagement. As the project evolves in stages, it seamlessly integrates and upgrades the adjacent Deborah House that is home to over 60 local artists, operated by SPACE Studios. The ground floor spaces, featuring a long street-like theatre space, is designed to create multiple opportunities for connecting with the surrounding green spaces and public realm. The permeable design intentionally encourages wider formal and informal space activation with the aim to promote skill and cultural exchange across the neighbourhood, ultimately transforming it into a thriving and creative hub.