Porthmeor artists' studios renovation, St Ives

The project, on Porthmeor Beach near to the Tate St Ives, includes the repair and restoration of the well-known historic artists' studios and School of Painting, as well as fishermens' cellars.

It is a Grade II listed building. Improvements involve adding acoustic, fire, and thermal insulation, all respecting its architectural character and its status as a listed building; the provision of disabled access to public areas and studios where possible; the creation of more studios; the rationalization of the space used by the St Ives School of Painting; the reconfiguration of the street level space to make it more inviting to the public, giving them some insight into the work ofthe artists and the school, and allowing them a privileged view of the beach; the preservation of the fishermens' cellars and the courtyard.

The project has been submitted for planning and listed building approval. Stage 1 of the project has been funded by the Arts Council England. Further funding applications will follow.