The popular 120-acre sculpture park near Edinburgh, Jupiter Artland, could be set for a huge expansion including a new café, shop and visitor centre.
The beautifully aesthetic outdoor attraction, located between West Lothian and the capital, have lodged plans that would see a purpose-built gallery and 'art distillery' built.
Also included in the proposals are a new visitor centre, café and shop housed within a single building designed by organic architects who will work with artists to integrate their work within the structure.
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Urban Realm reports how 1.8 hectares of land has been singled out by owners for the orientation building, close to Bonnington House, which will form four agricultural-style timber sheds.
In a design statement, the applicant wrote: "This building will form a new focal point and become a central visitor building for Jupiter Artland. It will become the de facto entrance and orientation building, the initial introduction to Jupiter Artland.
"A feature wall of terracotta Roman-style brick with a single arched doorway faces visitors on arrival to the reception. The grand reception space creates a sense of awe and grandeur on arrival."
Andrea Wise from Organic Architects adds: “This gallery is a nationally important new arts venue for Scotland. It allows Jupiter to host a wider range of exhibitions in a bespoke building which also increases the amenities for visitors. There will be a new café space and small shop which replaces facilities already at Jupiter Artland.
"The craft distillery will be installed within the art space; the vision is for sculptures and artworks to be integrated within what has traditionally been seen as an industrial building type.”
Currently closed during the winter, Jupiter Artland is set to re-open in April 2023.
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