First Floor
The ground and first floor are connected by a vast red steel spiral staircase and support beam measuring 10m tall. The stairs are placed within the large void cut into the north quarter of the first floor, allowing a perfect view down onto the gallery as the stairs are ascended. Once at the top of the stairs users are greeted with a view of the collaboration space, a multifunctional open plan area centred around three crafting tables. To the left is lift access and a breakout area, partitioned by a 3m tall paper room divider that can be folded away to connect the two zones. To the right of the staircase lies the painting studio, a small and bright room overlooking the gallery and entrance. Opposite the painting studio is a small seating area, sat beneath one of the 3m stained glass windows. Around the corner from this is a small corridor leading to the toilets and a storage room containing all the materials needed for any class taking place in the collaboration space.
