New Scriptorium is a studio for writers, poets and literary groups designed by artist Bobby Niven for the grounds of the 12th century Arbroath Abbey in Scotland.
The New Scriptorium was designed and created by artist Bobby Niven, the founder of the Bothy Project – a network of off-grid artists and writers retreats in Scotland.
The studio made from interlocking pre-fabricated panels was constructed offsite and craned into position in the abbey grounds.
“We know that Arbroath Abbey had a very large and active community, including monks who could transcribe and illuminate documents and bound early manuscripts into books. The ability to read and write and convey information and document history was as powerful then as it is today and I wanted to reflect that activity in the design of the interior space,” says Niven.
“A large roof window floods the space with light and the serpentine arm motifs inspired by the use of manicules as notation devices in manuscripts bring colour to the floor and walls. The framing of the Abbey in the Scriptorium’s windows connect the two buildings providing context for the writer’s in residence.”
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Source: Architecture Today