Blueprint 005: Vaulted Art Studio
Creating a space where our clients can be creative is always deeply rewarding and this vaulted art studio does exactly that. Designed as both an art studio and home office, the building provides two dedicated environments for productivity and expression. With a footprint of 9 metres by 4 metres, this studio offers a wonderful extension of space. A garden art studio provides a peaceful space away from the main house, designed for focus and creativity. It offers the freedom to work, store materials, and leave projects in progress, creating a space that’s entirely your own.
Built to building regulation standards, the structure includes a WC, a useful feature that can be included in all of our projects. Meanwhile, the art studio includes a butler sink for washing away the day’s work in its own dedicated area. Externally, the building is finished in black corrugated steel cladding, giving a bold, contemporary edge to a traditionally inspired barn form. The beam running through the structure allows for a fully vaulted ceiling, creating a dramatic sense of height and volume. Alongside the vaulted ceiling, we have incorporated a mezzanine level above one side of the studio. This has become a snug area for storage, whilst creating a feature from the leaning wall ladder.
Glazed to embrace as much natural light as possible, this Blueprint Spaces build features a considered mix of aluminium glazing – including a large sliding door set, a single entrance door, and multiple strategically placed windows. Together, they frame views of the garden, flood the studio with daylight and create an uplifting environment for creativity. Choosing aluminium frames brings a refined, contemporary aesthetic, while offering impressive durability and minimal maintenance – ideal for a design-led workspace.
A vaulted ceiling was key to achieving the barn-style aesthetic our client envisioned, giving the studio a sense of volume and architectural character from the moment you step inside. The increased height not only enhances the feeling of space, but also creates a more uplifting environment to work in – ideal for an art studio where natural light, inspiration and freedom of movement are essential.
