The scheme is popular and is used extensively by the community. The overall design fits in well with its surroundings; it is refined and has successful retained a sense of its own history. The project is comfortable, family friendly and well thought through – and is a good educational asset for local children and adults. Civic Trust
Transforming a listed coach house and stables into additional gallery accommodation blends historic context with an innovative vision. The conversion opens up previously unused buildings to the public, introducing activities that attract visitors.
Key features include a large new education room for the gallery’s innovative education programme, which extends into a courtyard in fine weather, and a cafe where the original stable stalls divide the space into seating booths. Extensive consultation helped to refine the proposals, secure listed building consent, and obtain a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
