A new Pounds 10.75 million arts centre is to be built on the edgeof Bath.
The University of Bath is drawing up plans for the Centre for theArts, which will include refurbishing an existing theatre andproviding new facilities for classes, rehearsals and performances.It has appointed city architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios forthe project, with construction work set to begin in spring next yearand completed by autumn 2014.
John Struthers, director of the campus Institute of ContemporaryInterdisciplinary Arts, which will run the centre, said it would beexciting seeing the plans progress over the next year.
He said: "These new facilities will make a huge difference towhat the university can offer to our students, staff and the widercommunity.
"We are absolutely delighted that Feilden Clegg have beenselected to design this flagship project for the university and lookforward to working with them over the coming months to create abuilding with regional and national importance." The university'sdeputy vice-chancellor Professor Kevin Edge added: "The Centre forthe Arts is an exciting and important development for theuniversity.
"We pride ourselves at Bath on providing a wide and fullexperience for our students which goes beyond teaching and learning,with the aim of developing well-rounded graduates. "This new centrewill give us an opportunity to increase what we can offer ourstudents as well as providing a new arts venue for the local andregional community to enjoy." It is anticipated that the centre willhouse a gallery, dance and performance studios, visual arts studiosand music practice rooms as well as study space.
Jo Wright, from Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, said everyone waslooking forward to the challenge.
She said: "We are delighted to be working at the University ofBath again. As teachers and alumni we welcome the challenge ofdesigning facilities for such an exciting range of uses, and ofbringing new life to the arts theatre."
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