The Engine Shed, Stirling
The Engine Shed - Historic Environment Scotland with Reiach and Hall Architects
“This world-class facility is a wonderful living classroom with science and technology at its core, demonstrating that innovation can be inspired by the past. The Engine Shed is about thinking differently and challenging perceptions, which will act as a catalyst and a beacon for the historic environment “ Fiona Hyslop – MSP Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs
Reiach and Hall Architects were engaged by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) in 2015 as lead consultant / contract administrator during construction phase for building and interpretation for their flagship project, The Engine Shed. The Engine Shed is to become Scotland’s dedicated building conservation centre. Based in Stirling and run by HES, it serves as a central hub for building and conservation professionals as well as affording access and advice to the general public. This new learning and visitor resource will help to encourage a greater understanding of traditional building materials and skills – and inspire future generations to continue to care for Scotland’s built heritage. This project brings a derelict engine shed on the edge of Stirling town centre, back to life as the focus of Historic Scotland’s technical conservation work and helps with the regeneration of the Forthside area of Stirling. The design is a combination of refurbishment of the existing listed engine shed along with contemporary extensions. The construction of all the building elements serve to act as a didactic resource in their own right. The centre is open to the public with family friendly activities, craft demonstrations and training courses to entertain and challenge, whether you work with buildings and want to develop new skills or just want to try something new.
The building engages with the town of Stirling creating a new public external space and extending the life of the town into a previously industrial area. The project will allow HES to continue to champion and support the raising of conservation standards. It will be used as a centre for technical outreach and education activities. The focus will be on the appropriate repair and maintenance of, and improving energy efficiency in, traditional buildings. It will ensure HES’s work on digital survey and preservation of the built heritage and scientific research within the heritage sector is brought into its mainstream work. Through the building and its occupants Historic Scotland aspires to raise understanding and standards, thereby perpetuating the built heritage for future generations. The Engine Shed has been supported by funding / grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Scottish Government, European Regional Development Fund and Historic Scotland Foundation. Stirling Council gifted the building and site.
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Contract Value
£5.3M
Area
1,270m2
Completion
2017
Client
Historic Environment Scotland
Contract
GC Works
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Architects - Historic Environment Scotland with Reiach and Hall Architects [RIBA Work Stage 5]
Interpretation – Bright White
QS - Gardiner & Theobald
Principal Designer - Gardiner & Theobald
Structural Engineer – David Narro Associates
M&E Engineer – Max Fordham
Sustainability – Max Fordham
Acoustician – Max Fordham
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Reiach and Hall Architects were engaged by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) in 2015 as lead consultant / contract administrator during construction phase for building and interpretation for their flagship project, The Engine Shed.
The Engine Shed is to become Scotland’s dedicated building conservation centre. Based in Stirling and run by HES, it serves as a central hub for building and conservation professionals as well as affording access and advice to the general public. This new learning and visitor resource will help to encourage a greater understanding of traditional building materials and skills – and inspire future generations to continue to care for Scotland’s built heritage.
This project brings a derelict engine shed on the edge of Stirling town centre, back to life as the focus of Historic Scotland’s technical conservation work and helps with the regeneration of the Forthside area of Stirling. The design is a combination of refurbishment of the existing listed engine shed along with contemporary extensions. The construction of all the building elements serve to act as a didactic resource in their own right. The centre is open to the public with family friendly activities, craft demonstrations and training courses to entertain and challenge, whether you work with buildings and want to develop new skills or just want to try something new.
The building engages with the town of Stirling creating a new public external space and extending the life of the town into a previously industrial area. The project will allow HES to continue to champion and support the raising of conservation standards. It will be used as a centre for technical outreach and education activities. The focus will be on the appropriate repair and maintenance of, and improving energy efficiency in, traditional buildings. It will ensure HES’s work on digital survey and preservation of the built heritage and scientific research within the heritage sector is brought into its mainstream work. Through the building and its occupants Historic Scotland aspires to raise understanding and standards, thereby perpetuating the built heritage for future generations.
The Engine Shed has been supported by funding / grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Scottish Government, European Regional Development Fund and Historic Scotland Foundation. Stirling Council gifted the building and site.
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