This project transformed a set of historic stables into a vibrant, flexible community hub accommodating a gallery, café, teaching, and meeting spaces. The design carefully balances contemporary functionality with heritage preservation, achieving minimal intervention to retain the building’s original character.

A new entry structure was introduced to support energy efficiency and year-round comfort. Acting as a “greenhouse” in winter and a passive ventilation exhaust on summer nights, this addition provides climate-responsive performance while respecting the original fabric of the stables.

External wall openings were limited to preserve the building’s historic integrity and maintain its distinctive stable character. The result is a sensitive and sustainable adaptation that brings new life to the heritage site.

An external lift was also provided to the second level at a later stage to meet accessibility requirements.

FPPV has a strong track record in heritage architecture, and this project highlights our expertise in adaptive reuse—delivering modern, energy-efficient spaces that celebrate and protect their historical context.