The Space
The Louise Blouin Foundation is a cultural space in a prime West London location. Alongside the Foundation’s programme of exhibitions promoting global culture, the unique and impressive venue is available for hire for outside events.
The Foundation has undertaken a £20 million investment programme to transform a former industrial building into an important arts space. The radically redesigned interior maximises the building’s potential and enhances its light atmosphere. The re-sculpted interior provides a dramatic triple-height 35 ft entrance hall and an adaptable 5,000 sq ft gallery space and café on the ground floor. The modern, elegant interiors are exceptionally well-proportioned; they provide an ideal location for independent productions and a prestigious setting for private events.
The dramatic façade of the building employs all 80 of the original arched windows to present a permanent light installation by legendary artist James Turrell. The windows, lit from within, create an ever-changing and colourful artwork which can be seen from afar.
The building was established in 1920s as the headquarters for Barker & Co., coach-builders for the classic English auto-manufacturers Rolls Royce, Bentley and Daimler. The building is a traditional premises for creative projects, and was formerly home to the Designers Guild. In 2005 the property was acquired by Louise Blouin who commissioned architects Borgos Dance to redesign the building for the Foundation.