As a studio that loves supporting our clients’ passions, we have designed many artist’s studio spaces. You may recall a similar post a while back, where we shared a few artist studio inspiration images. Since that project we have taken on more collaborations with artists in designing their dream homes and attached studio spaces. With our artist clients working across a variety mediums, we’ve designed a few unique aspirational spaces to encourage our artist clients and their work. Some of our homes that include artist studios include Bully Hill, Wass House, Gardiner Farmhouse, Art Fort, and our newest project, IRIE House. Natural and/or overhead light, wall space, storage space, and ventilation have all played roles in our designs based on our clients’ preferences.
Design Inspiration: Artist Studio
Hlöðuberg Artist Studio by Studio Bua photographed by Marino Thorlacius
An Old Breton Barn Converted into an Artist Studio by Modal Architecture photographed by Monique Bastos & Gwendal Hervé
Cork Study by Surman Weston photographed by Wai Ming Ng
Art Barn by Thomas Randall-Page photographed by Jim Stephenson
Blakely Island Artist Studio by Olson Kundig photographed by Aaron Leitz
Studio Nencini by Alder Brisco photographed by Nick Dearden
Ceramic Garden Studio by Madeiguincho
Artist’s Atelier & Home by Stadtmüller.Burkhardt.Graf.Architekten photographed by Célia Uhalde
House for Two Artists by Förstberg Ling photographed by Markus Linderoth
House for a Photographer by ValArch Atelier photograohed by BoysPlayNice
Scrolling through these different studios, it’s clear that different mediums require their own setting. For example, ceramics studios need storage and are able to have windows on the wall. On the other hand, 2D mediums like painting or installation pieces require lots of wall space which forces the architect to figure out a different source of natural light. Whether sunlight comes from one glass wall, from skylights, or clerestory windows, all decisions are made with the artist’s practice in mind.
Just like any other part of the house, we love to design for our clients in a way that encourages them to pursue the things they’re most passionate about. These artist studios are spaces where our clients will continue to create and where they can transform many times over.