Studio 5-11 Building Profile

Studio 5-11 QUICK DETAILS!

Images(2): Elevations (PDF),  Studio 5-11 Plan

Videos(0): None
Location: Millbay Road, Plymouth (Link: NA)

Sources (3): http://www.architects-adg.co.uk/studio_5-11.html
http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/planningdoc-2?appno=10-00152-FUL 
http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/planningdoc-2?appno=10-00153-FUL

Studio 5-11 STATUS -  
Progressing (Due Completetion Date: Sept 2010 Expected Completion Date: Dec 2010)

Studio 5-11

Studio 5-11 is a newly refurbished high quality business centre in the heart of Plymouth and the Millbay Redevelopment area. The offices are within walking distance of the city centre with all it’s amenities and a short journey to Plymouth train station making it highly accessible to clients.

Centrally located the office occupies a very prominent position fronting Millbay Road, one of the City’s main arterial routes. Generous car parking is available to the rear of the building accessed from Millbay Road.

Plymouth provides an excellent working environment with facilities for staff and business close by with the main city centre shopping area, Sutton Harbour and The Barbican.

Transport communications are excellent from the City Centre with a regular rail service to London Paddington, fastest journey time approximately 3 hours. On the outskirts, the City airport has scheduled daily flights to London Gatwick and there is a major port facility at Millbay currently run by Brittany Ferries.

The Millbay area is a popular location with extensive investment into new developments including the Millbay Redevelopment and residential schemes at Cargo and Pheonix Quay.

Building Profile: Plymouth College of Art and Design

 PCAD QUICK DETAILS!

Images(2): PCAD BY DAY : PCAD BY NIGHT

Videos(1 NA): Animation of Reception Area (Not available)

Source: http://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/news/index.php?category=News-and-Events&page=New-Stories&id=26&newsArticle_id=3565 

 PCAD STATUS - Progressing (Expected Completion Date: 12th September 2010)

PCAD NEW LOOK

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.

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.