The anonymous completion received 216 entries, including a number from prestigious UK and international firms.

Located in the town of Skibbereen, the West Cork Arts Center will house a number of local galleries, studios, performances spaces and workshops to serve the community. the new building features a distinct facade that is clad in weathered steel.

The following is from the Donaghy + Dimond Architects:

‘A new and identifiable form reestablishes the relationship of street, porch, backlands and water, generating a new place for Skibbereen.

Galleries, studios, performance spaces and workshops are wrapped in a weathering steel skin. The building adapts to the site to create new public and semi-public spaces for the town.’

For more pictures visit the architect’s website.

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