Louise T Blouin Institute

"One of the challenges in creating such open and flexible spaces was incorporating all of the elements necessary for exhibitions such as lighting, acoustic treatment, security, power, data, heating, cooling and humidity control. In this sense the project has been an exercise in discretion and concealment." Says Borgos Dance, the architecture and design firm responsible for the design of Louise T Blouin Institute.

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Building exterior and James Turrell light installation.

Project details

Project Name: Louise T Blouin Institute
Client: Louise T Blouin Foundation
Project Type: Architectural and Interior Design
Principal Designer/s: Simon Dance
Design Team: Borgos Dance
Contractor/s:
- Phase I (softstrip): Lancsville Construction Ltd.
- Phase II (structural/fit-out): Delcon Construction Ltd
Date of commencement of project: April 2004 (construction: April 2005)
Date of completion of project: October 2006
Location of site: London
Site Area: 1300sqm
Built-up Area: 3,250 sqm

Borgos Dance has sought to reinstate the original open plan nature of this 1920s warehouse in order to maximise the space available for exhibiting art for the Louise T Blouin Foundation.

The ground floor houses the main public areas, including a triple height space, exhibition space and a courtyard cafe that are open to the public.

The upper floors are a combination of flexible spaces and office suites for the Foundation's activities.

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