Down Arts Centre

A sensitive refurbishment and extension of a listed building in Downpatrick Conservation Area to create a community arts centre with a multi-purpose performance space, workshops, gallery space, staff office and reception area. A new 2-storey annex yielded additional café, retail and workshop space. Good conservation practice ensured minimum intervention and substantial reuse of existing building fabric, including original timber windows.

Location

Downpatrick, Northern Ireland

Client

Down District Council

Awards

William Keown Trust Access Award