New Look announced for Plymouth College of Art

The region’s specialist art College, Plymouth College of Art will soon have a makeover, when work starts on the building in March.
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 displaying 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.
Work will be completed during summer in time for the start of the new academic year in September 2010.

For more information visit http://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/