Introducing a new, easy-to-use and free resource designed to help creative practitioners, property owners, developers, architects, local councils, designers, builders and more establish and activate creative spaces – including performance and exhibition spaces, studios, rehearsal spaces and any space where creative people can come together to work, collaborate and connect with audiences and markets.
The Creative Spaces Design Guides outline what creative practitioners need in a creative space and provide detailed advice about designing and building creative spaces that are fit-for-purpose, reflect global best practice and have a long, sustainable lifespan.
The guides are structured in three parts:
Part 1 – Making Space for Creativity outlines the fundamentals of creative spaces, helps users ‘get started’ in delivering fit-for-purpose creative spaces, and details good design for sustainable spaces.
Part 2 – Principles for Creative Spaces outlines what infrastructure is needed to create a successful creative space that supports business and creative activity.
Part 3 – Technical Guides provides technical information that supports the practical implementation of creative space projects.
An initiative of the Creative State 2025 strategy, Creative Victoria has created the guides in partnership with the City of Melbourne, City of Sydney, and the Office of the Victorian Government Architect.
The guides are available now to download for free, visit the resources page.