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Case Study: Arnolfini Centre for Contemporary Arts

Arnolfini from across the Floating Harbour, Bristol. Photo: Dennis Gilbert/ VIEWDesign Concept Sketch for the redevelopment of Arnolfini in Bristol by Robin Snell and Susanna Heron, May 2001. Snell Associates.View of new main reception looking through into the bookshop, Arnolfini, Bristol. Designed by architects Snell Associates with artist Susanna Heron, 1998 -2005. Photo: Dennis Gilbert/ VIEWView of the new triple height entrance hall looking towards the main entrance sliding doors. Arnolfini, Bristol. Designed by architects Snell Associates with artist Susanna Heron, 1998 -2005. Photo: Dennis Gilbert/ VIEWThe new double height main gallery on level 1, Arnolfini, Bristol. Designed by architects Snell Associates with artist Susanna Heron, 1998 -2005. Photo: Dennis Gilbert/ VIEWSide galleries off the Main Gallery on level 1, Arnolfini, Bristol. Designed by architects Snell Associates with artist Susanna Heron, 1998 -2005. Photo: Dennis Gilbert/ VIEW

Summary

The redevelopment of the Arnolfini in Bristol was designed by the architects Snell Associates, with the artist Susanna Heron working as an integral part of the Design Team. The project took almost seven years to complete, from artist/architect appointment in early 1999 to reopening in September 2005. It involved two successive gallery directors as client during the process, and finally handed the finished building onto a third director. The final project did not involve a direct commission to the artist, but her input to the process has been essential in creating a highly successful new space for contemporary art.

 
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