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News Release from: ISG Jackson | Subject: Special Projects
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 February 2007
ISG Jackson masterpiece at Wysing Arts
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ISG Jackson Special Projects is well on track to deliver new GBP1.3 million purpose built studio block at Wysing Arts Centre in Bourn, Cambridge.
ISG Jackson Special Projects is well on track to deliver a new GBP1.3 million purpose built studio block at the Wysing Arts Centre in Bourn, Cambridge The centre provides a comprehensive range of resources for artists at its 11-acre site and the new two-storey studio block has been carefully designed to enhance its location and maximise the amount of natural light coming into the modern studio accommodation
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 4 Mar 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Sustainability was a key issue for the client in the construction of the new studio block and ISG Jackson Special Projects is utilising an off-site manufactured timber frame method within the new building.
Externally, the building uses a number of complimentary materials to its facade, with grey brick, curtain walling and Douglas Fir timber louvers, with the contractor also installing an open wooded balcony area on the first floor.
The studio block features under floor heating throughout to allow for uncluttered walls and comprises a large education room, a media studio, a large L-shaped art studio and work live studio with a bed-sitting area, designed specifically for short stay live work occupancy.
Six art studios of varying sizes are located to the first floor of the building, which can be accessed via a lift.
ISG Jackson Special Projects will additionally carry out a range of hard and soft landscaping finishes externally, with the project scheduled for completion in summer 2007.
Michael Manning, divisional director for ISG Jackson Special Projects, commented: "The new studio block at Wysing Arts Centre is set to become a landmark building within the region, combining sustainable credentials with an elegant form and purpose built design".
"The company has built up extensive knowledge and expertise within modern methods of construction, and we work closely with our clients to provide the highest quality project delivery solutions across a comprehensive range of build options.".
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