Milton Abbey School Art

The existing Arts Building at Milton Abbey School was originally a stable block and blacksmiths serving the listed Mansion House. Located on grounds enjoying Ancient Monument status, proposals sought to minimise exterior changes whilst upgrading interior volumes. Associated with these aims - and forming the primary design element for the project - was the introduction of a dedicated exhibition and presentation space for both students and local resdients societies alike.

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The RiB ARCHITECTURE design solution was to accommodate the existing Pottery studios and kiln room, using the resultant split level interior ((the stables being situated on a steeply sloping section of the campus) to create an open, light filled interior with 2 distinct areas. On the first  foor level, existing art studios would be opened up to the gallery space - enabling a 2 storey volume to the front gallery.  (see image 3 below). To the rear, the limited exterior space would accommodate a new courtyard with curved/stepped stone terracinng and area for sculture presentation beyond.