KILMARNOCK CULTURAL QUARTER A VISION

Keppie Design September 2017 CULTURAL QUARTER A VISION

Keppie Design August 2017

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1 \ Introduction

- Background 7 Core Theme 6 : Extension of Green ‘Spine’ 42 - Purpose of The Cultural Quarter Vision Report 7 - Reinforce Green Routes - The Cultural Quarter and the Town 8 - Key Nodal Points - Site Context and Historical Analysis 9 - Sketch Illustration

Core Theme 7 : Extension of Green ‘Spine’ 44 2 \ Cultural Quarter Plan Development - Pedestrian Connections - The Palace Theatre Public Realm - Visioning Feedback and Central Aims 14 - Palace Theatre Landscape Site Plan - Key Vision Themes 19 Core Theme 8 : Redefining the Street Edge 48 - Car Parking 3 \ Cultural Quarter Vision Themes & Recommendations - Sketch Site Plan Core Theme 1 : The Dick Institute Redevelopment 22 - Dick Institute Programme 4\ Indicative Cost - Sculpture Park - Sketch Illustration - Cost Report 52 Core Theme 2 : Loanhead Primary School Arts Programme 26 - Loanhead Primary School 5 \ Summary and Suggested Time Line - Arts & Crafts Programme - Sketch Section Diagram - The Vision 60 (Short Term/ Mid Term / Long Term) Core Theme 3 : Flexible Public Plaza 30 - Arts and Crafts Market - Public Performance Space - Sketch Illustration

Core Theme 4 : Kilmarnock Academy Redevelopment 34 - Reinvention of the Kilmarnock Academy - Creative Studios - ‘Cultural Calendar’ Diagram

Core Theme 5 : Pedestrianised Green ‘Spine’ 38 - Stepped Landscaping - Defining an Edge to London Road - Sketch Illustration

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Keppie Design Limited were appointed Action Plan (2015) and take forward ideas by East Council to develop outlined in the report (May 2016) entitled vision recommendations for the “Kilmarnock Town Centre: Building on ‘ Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter ’. the Integrated Urban Development Plan – An agenda for Continued Action”. Forming part of the Cultural Quarter Vision report: All of these studies as well as an updated • The Design Team observations and Town Centre Health Check will feed into analysis of the Cultural Quarter. and help develop a new Placemaking • Visioning feedback from key EAC section for Kilmarnock that will be Stakeholders and wider consultation contained within the next events. Local Development Plan currently under • A resulting series of central aims preparation. informing the Cultural Quarter Vision. Importantly this visioning paper is not This vision report forms part of a suite intended to be a blueprint for the Cultural of studies which are aimed at exploring Quarter. Its aim is to provide realistic as KILMARNOCK opportunities to transform Kilmarnock well as practical ideas and themes which Town Centre into a more attractive place can be either adopted as proposed to live, work and visit. The other studies or be adapted to meet changing (which have all been commissioned circumstances. A strong Cultural Events in 2017) have examined the demand Programme is central to fulfilling the for creative space, streetscape overarching aim of developing and improvements to the town centre, and promoting the facilities which this options for improving access to the part of the town has to offer both to facilities provided by the Galleon Sports its residents and to those living further and Leisure Centre. Another study on afield. Kilmarnock has experienced what can be done to improve traffic challenges like every other town but, management, cycling and pedestrian I believe, we can separate ourselves movement, was completed in 2016. out and demonstrate a systematic approach, and investment over time, These studies build on key assets of that recognises the importance of the town centre identified within culture in addressing these. Creating the Kilmarnock Urban Integrated or strengthening a Cultural Quarter in Development Plan (2011) and Celebrate Kilmarnock is the latest phase of this Kilmarnock, Town Centre Community Aerial view of Kilmarnock approach / investment. (Google Maps 2017)

6 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision Background

Kilmarnock is an environment of Finally, the 1970’s brought a different The Purpose of Cultural Quarter The Cultural Quarter Vision immense character and burgeoning approach to infrastructure, a one Vision Report creativity. The “Creative Place” accolade way road network was constructed. Drawing on the section above, a ‘vision secured in 2013 and the SURF award, for Although the one way system is now The significance of the Kilmarnock statement’ for Kilmarnock Cultural the Most Improved Large Town category considered to be problematic and Cultural Quarter project cannot be Quarter has been prepared, which is: in 2015, are testament to that fact. restrictive, it was at least a big idea. underestimated. It has the potential to contribute to the tipping point ‘To take advantage of the opportunities Historically, Kilmarnock was a With a new world-class College from which a new vibrant Kilmarnock presented, by the relocation of the manufacturing heartland exporting building, and a proposed regeneration current Kilmarnock Academy thus firmly quality products around the world. of the former Diageo site, it is emerges is palpable. A new Kilmarnock establishing the “Kilmarnock Cultural But towns and cities change; this is incredibly exciting that the catalyst which has respect for - and reference Quarter” . This transformation will an irrefutable fact. The mechanism for the 4th major cycle of the town’s to - it’s past. A new Kilmarnock which contribute significantly towards improving for this change may be economic or iterative development will be based responds to the aspirations of its people. the long-term prospects of the Dick geographical, but what is more crucial is on education, innovation and an A new Kilmarnock created out of the Institute and the Palace Theatre.’ understanding what outcomes of these enterprising cultural rebirth. collaboration and drive of both private change drivers will be “on the ground”; enterprise and public sector partnership. what will Kilmarnock become and how Kilmarnock recognises the vital role can Kilmarnock position itself to take culture and creativity play in attracting advantage of them? and retaining businesses and creating identity and community cohesion. This Arguably there have been three is key to establishing a sustainable and previous, significant changes in the resilient future. history of the town. Firstly, the decision LONDON ROAD to create a north-south axis (which became Titchfield Street in the 18th Century) gave Kilmarnock its initial structure and growth impetus.

Second, the Industrial Revolution brought the Railways which, although

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Aerial view of Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter, (Google Maps 2017)

7 The Cultural Quarter and the Town

The importance of Kilmarnock town The traditional retail focus of the centre to the economic well-being of town centre surrounding The Cross East Ayrshire cannot be underestimated; has suffered just as the more unique the centre comprising, as it does, the character of the Bank Street Quarter prime commercial and retail heart of the has prospered. This remains an issue area, with the cultural entertainment to be addressed by a multitude of mid on the periphery. However, its relative to longer term initiatives. These will position in the regional shopping include the re-drafting of Planning hierarchy has been slowly eroded over Policy to promote a mix of town centre recent years with the development of uses and, in line with the Government’s competing retail and other facilities in Town Centre Action Plan launched neighbouring authority areas and the in Kilmarnock in 2013, redraw the Glasgow conurbation. traditional town centre boundaries.

Recent planning consents and ongoing The relationship of a new Cultural developer interest in large scale, out of- Quarter – and by implication, the town-centre retail developments, both College Campus and proposed Halo within Kilmarnock and at other locations Development - to this new town centre nearby, have also eroded and raised vision is critical and symbiotic. A better concerns about the continuing vitality quality and variety of people-focused and viability of Kilmarnock town centre. accessible connections to the ‘new’ Top : Kilmarnock centre is essential for mutual benefits to 1938, National Therefore, the creation of an effective be realised. Library of . and practical Strategy for Kilmarnock Bottom : Aerial Town Centre to identify priorities for co- This study has had an initial focus on View of Kilmarnock ordinated action and to safeguard and Academy, Facing breaking down perceived and actual North, 1927, improve all the various functions that barriers of movement to achieve a Canmore the town centre provides is considered much more connected, coherent and highly appropriate now. pleasurable public realm.

8 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision Site Context and Historical Analysis

The designated area for Kilmarnock’s Paradoxically, the Palace Theatre and Cultural Quarter contains buildings and Grand Hall also suffers from a form of structures of recognised and undeniable isolation created by the dominance architectural quality and character. of the road infrastructure which has reduced and marginalised the public However, these buildings share, to a approach to it. greater or lesser degree, a defensive relationship to their immediate context. The original context for the original This is not surprising given that most Kilmarnock Academy building as were (or continue to be) educational demonstrated by photographs from the buildings with walls which defined their 1920s offers a possible clue to the way A B grounds. ahead.

Like many Victorian schools, the Breaking down the peripheral school buildings themselves are islands barriers and attaching the five in localised seas of tarmac or hard- outstanding original buildings – and standing playgrounds. Stone walls and ultimately, the town centre - with a iron railings now merely reinforce a connected, vibrant and accessible feeling of disconnected urban isolation people-focused public realm has now that the original functions have become the conceptual stimulus for this either gone or have diminished in visioning study and the backbone for its number. principal recommendations.

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A : The Dick Institute B : The Palace Theatre (Ayrshirescotland.com) C : Loanhead Primary School, (flickr) D : Former Technical School, (Ayrshirehistory.com) E : Kilmarnock Academy (DailyRecord Online)

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Visioning Feedback and Central Aims

Following the initial observations and thoughts arising from the various The Cultural Quarter Vision / Themes workshops, a strategy to develop the were shaped by detailed consultation Cultural Quarter evolved. This includes with EAC, Steering Groups and Wider the improvement and removal of Consultation Engagement. built form and open spaces. A series of overarching high level strategies The Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter emerged, namely: proposals stem from historic studies (ie. Celebrate Kilmarnock Action Plan, Connections and Kilmarnock Integrated Urban Development Plan) and the adjacent Pedestrianisation within the cultural diagrams illustrate the key categories quarter, linking of green spaces and and ideas that emerged from the forming new pedestrianised routes. consultation process.

Maintenance and Enhancements

Preservation of the natural environment. Environmental improvements to existing culturally significant buildings.

Ambition for the Cultural Quarter

Creating a vibrant quarter of cultural significance that encapsulates the rich history of the area and the people of Kilmarnock.

A number of key categories emerged from the consultation exercises that contribute to the success of the Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter . The Cultural Quarter proposals require to be tested . 14 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision KILMARNOCK CULTURAL QUARTER

AMBITION FOR

CULTURAL QUARTER MAINTENANCE + CONNECTIONS AMBITION FOR THE LINK BETWEEN THE PALACE AND THE TOWN CENTRE ENHANCEMENTS EXISTING BUILDINGS + SURROUNDINGS REQUIRES VAST IMPROVEMENT - CULTURAL QUARTER PRESERVATION OF NATURAL ENVIRONMENT THE UNDERPASS NEEDS UPGRADED VIBRANT OFFERINGS PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED IMPROVE QUALITY OF OF PATHWAYS CAFES LIGHTING AND PERCEPTION OF PUBLIC SAFETY RESTAURANTS ROUTE TO DICK INSTITUTE IS NARROW/ DANGEROUS ART EXHIBITIONS LITTER/ DOG FOULING NEEDS ADDRESSED DICK INSTITUTE KILMARNOCK STREET FURNITURE / LIGHTING MULTI-FACETED AREA CAR PARKING IMPROVEMENTS BY INTRODUCING A CAFE WITHIN THE DICK ACADEMY WALKING TRAILS INSTITUTE, WITH AN EXTERNAL SEATING OUTDOOR MARKETS AREA SUPPORTS THE REDEVELOPMENT TO KILMARNOCK ACADEMY COULD BE UTILISED THE GREEN AREA ADJACENT. REDEFINING THE AS A PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL. DICK INSTITUTES BOUNDARY. THE BUILIDNG HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO THE OPEN SPACE ADJACENT TO THE DICK BECOME A KEY BUILDING WIHTIN THE ROUTES IMRPOVE SIGNAGE + INSTITUTE OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE CULTURAL QUARTER. DEVELOPED AS AN EXTENSION OF THE IDEAS REVIEW OF PATHS + ROAD NEWORK WAYFINDING BUILDING OR FOR A SCULPTURE PARK. KILMARNOCK THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXTEND THE BETWEEN VENUES / SPACES - PERFORMANCE SPACE EXTERNALLY. PAVILION IMPROVED PHYSICALLY + AESTHETICALLY. EVENING EVENTS SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENTS ACROSS THE TOWN - WATER RECREATIONAL PARK PERFORMING ARTS - EXTERNAL STAGE ‘SIGNAGE ACROSS THE BOARD IS POOR - WE SHOULD BE THE GREEN BELT BORDERING THE SCULPTURE PARK SHOUTING ABOUT THE ASSESTS WE HAVE IN QUALITY KILMARNOCK WATER ONCE TRIMMED CAFES EVENTS BOARDS + DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE.’ BACK ,WOULD OPEN UP FUTURE LOANHEAD PRIMARY GREEN SPINE CONNECTING CULTURAL BUILDING MIXTURE OF LANDSCAPING PROPOSALS - DEVELOPMENT PLOTS AND PROVIDE HARD LANDSCAPING FOR MARKETS + SOFT

A MORE DESIREABLE WALKWAY. SCHOOL LANDSCAPING FOR RECREATIONAL WITH THE PROPOSAL TO DEVLEOP THE THE PALACE ADJACENT GREEN SQUARE INTO A SCULPTURAL PEDESTRIANISATION PARK THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO OPPORTUNITY TO OPEN THE FRONTAGE OF CONNECT BACK TO THIS BY GIVING OVER THE PALACE TO THE STREET. A SECTION OF THE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND PEDESTRIANISATION WITHIN THE CULTURAL QUARTER - FOR DEVELOPMENT. IMPROVE THE PUBLIC REALM AROUND THE LINKING OF GREEN SPACES PALACE BY PROMOTING ALTERNATIVE ROUTES FROM THE CULTURAL QUARTER BACK TO THE TOWN THERE IS MERIT IN INTRODUCING FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS TO PATH NETWORK AROUND THE CENTRE. PALACE THEATRE FROM BURNS MALL / BUS STATION. CULTURAL PROGRAMME WITHIN THE SCHOOL IN THE FORM OF AN ARTS AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CRAFTS STUDIO FOR BOTH PUBLIC AND STUDENT USE.

Mind map showing the key strategies for the Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter.

15 Diagram showing feedback information and photos from the Wider Consultation Event, held at the Dick Institute in Kilmarnock on 29th June 2017. Wider Consultation Event held at the Dick Institute in Kilmarnock on the 29th June 2017

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KEY 01. The Palace Theatre 02. The Dick Institute 03. Kilmarnock Academy 04. Former Kilmarnock Technical School 05. Loanhead Primary School

18 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision Key Vision Themes

Following the initial observations and workshop outputs a set of ‘ What if... ’ visionthemes emerged:

The Dick Institute Redevelopment Pedestrianised Green ‘Spine’

What if… What if… • We reclaimed the land to create • We introduced a cafe into the Dick a public green route from the Dick Institute with external seating? Institute to the Performing Arts School • We created a Sculpture Park between forming a new development plot to B the Dick Institute and Loanhead Primary the North, defining the edge to London A D School? Road?

What if… What if… • We pedestrianised the parking around • We reinforce the green routes to the the Dick Institute? town centre? With the route activated at • We created a flexible area for Public key nodal points? Performance, Art and Craft Markets? What if… Loanhead Primary School • We introduce traffic calming measures and enhance the pedestrian connection What if... to the town centre from the south of the • We utilised a section of the ground Palace Theatre? Whilst improving the floor of the existing Loanhead Primary entrance to the Theatre? School and playground for an Arts & Crafts programme? This could be used Redefining the Street Edge for both the school and public use? B E What if… Kilmarnock Academy Redevelopment • We Redefine the edge to Sturrock A : The Palace Theatre Street? Through creating multi-storey B : Kilmarnock Academy What if… car parking? Re-establishing a hard C : Loanhead Primary School • We demolish the existing school edge and enhancing the new route to D : The Dick Institute buildings on the adjacent site? There is the Town Centre? E : Former Technical School potentially an opportunity to reinvent the Academy as a creative space for Artists with an external space for performance/ exhibitions? C

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Core Theme 1 : The Dick Institute Redevelopment

The Dick Institute Programme

The Dick Institute already has a The green grassland between the Dick significant cultural presence within Institute and Loanhead Primary School Kilmarnock, however there is an is presently underused due to the opportunity to reinforce this, and network of roads surrounding it. In the substantially increase its profile and its proposals to relocate the southern edge future programme and use. Presently parking to the Dick Institute there is an the Dick Institute operates as an island opportunity to reinvent this area as a institution due to its location, being sculpture park for the public, giving it a surrounded by roads and parking. greater cultural presence and purpose within the Cultural Quarter. A key move in establishing cultural connections to and from the Dick The Sculpture Park could accommodate Institute would be firstly to relocate the a range of permanent and Southern edge parking and in doing so interchangeable sculptures related to extending the Dick Institute out towards the programme of the Dick Institute, as the green parkland. Introducing a café well as exhibiting sculptures from local facility on the ground floor of the Dick artists. Institute with a south facing external terrace area would activate and animate *Discussions with East Ayrshire Leisure the Southern frontage back in towards Stakeholders confirmed that a café the area noted as the ‘Cultural Quarter’. is planned within the Dick Institute (design by others) but that its specific The proposed external cafe terrace to location, design, layout and its possible the Dick Institute, further expands the impact on the listed building façade has offering of the institute and provides not yet been determined. direct interaction with the garden space Bottom left: and sculpture park. As part of an early *Discussions with East Ayrshire Leisure Kensington Palace dialogue with the EAC Conservation Stakeholders confirmed that a Sculpture Orangery, Flickr Team, the detailed design proposals Park concept is already in development Bottom Right: would be required to carefully consider (design by others) although its design, World War One the choice of materials, the size of layout and content remains undecided. soldier,Photography the terrace and the interface with the - Ceri Aakes existing listed building.

Sculpture Park

22 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision Aspiration Sketch :The Dick Institute Redevelopment Sculptural Park

23 Theme 1: The Dick Institute Redevelopment

Summary Recommendations A: Supporting Observations B: Supporting Observations C: Supporting Observations

A. Create inside/outside space for the • Idea of café very important in Dick •Area well-used by dog walkers and •Difficult relationship between security Dick Institute with café Institute children playing – recreational space and safety of children with openness B. Sculpture park in green space • For use by mixed groups from •Can recreation co-exist with culture? and shared space between Dick Institute and Loanhead children visiting library to visitors to •Under-used culturally–people •School needs a garden space Primary to be designed and museum who work for Council should live in •Library garden themed on children’s implemented. • Nice in good weather to sit outside Kilmarnock books C. Connective space to Loanhead •Possibly be glazed to enjoy sculpture •WW1 art project due to be installed – •Reading garden – peaceful space to Primary incorporating cultural learning park in poor weather developed with children of Loanhead go to within town centre to be subject of a detailed study. •Used at night to create vibrancy Primary – how much space will this •Green space? Or hard landscaping? •Temporary /moveable seating OR take? Is it permanent? Horticultural? seating formed in landscape •War not an acceptable subject for art – •War memorial – plant poppies, WW1 •Glass extension possibly to side of should be different theme benches – western road building would be nice – glazed/open •Vandalism is a problem – can this to landscape like The be offset by vibrancy, good design, ownership and civic pride? •Sculptures within the town are well- loved and respected •Night-time culture important

24 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision Kilmarnock stories artistic response by Jackie Kay, inspired by conversations with local community members Story Path Marker & threshold to artwork greenspace

memory garden stimulating memory and reflection

‘away’ memories, oral histories and artistic response to the experience of World ‘Home’ War I & coming back memory garden memories, oral histories & artistic stimulating memory response to the experience of and reflection Kilmarnock stories ‘home’ during World War I artistic response inspired by conversation Story Path Marker & threshold to artwork greenspace

Story Path Marker & threshold to artwork greenspace

‘Home’ memories, oral histories and artistic response to the experience of ‘home’ during World War I

‘away’ memories, oral histories and artistic response to the experience of World War I & coming back

Left: ‘The swimmer’ , Shona Kinloch

Top Right: WWI Commemorative Memorial Artwork, Pidgin Perfect and Jackie Kay

Bottom Right: The Burrell Collection, Glasgow

25 Core Theme 2: Loanhead Primary School Arts Programme

Loanhead Primary School Arts & Crafts Programme

Loanhead Primary School is a much- In forming direct links between the loved building but its internal spaces are existing school building and the currently underutilised. The School has a ‘Sculpture Park’ there is an argument clear and defined boundary; however, a that the school should have a significant considerable section of the playground role in the future development of the fronts the ‘Sculpture Park’ presenting park. There are opportunities to make the opportunity to create a direct link educational connections at a number between the ‘Sculpture Park’ and the of local and regional levels where the existing school building. Park and its relationship to the Dick Institute become a focus for the further A section of the ground floor of the development of a creatively driven existing school building could be curriculum. used to facilitate an ‘Arts and Crafts’ programme, for both the school and The co-location of a new ‘Arts’ focused public use. This would create an active learning space within the Loanhead and exciting frontage to the northern Primary School, and the opportunities edge of the school whilst acting as for the Dick Institute highlighted in a bookend building for the park, theme 1 creates the potential for a promoting Early Years artistic creativity persuasive ‘Arts For All Ages’ initiative. in the process. This could form a central part of wider cultural festivals including those based *Discussions with East Ayrshire at other East Ayrshire venues. A seasonal Education Department confirmed ‘Cultural Calendar’ would assess the use, the under-utilisation of space within viability and sustainability of this option. Loanhead Primary School and that it was not a school planned for future *Discussions with East Ayrshire Leisure Bottom left: Play- relocation. Complementary use such as Stakeholders confirm that the Dick scapes, Archikidz mother & toddler groups and a young Institute extended opening hours would Bottom Right: Ecolo- persons creative education centre would be entirely dependant on increased gy of Colour, studio- be strongly welcomed. revenue and yearly budget derived weave,Photography from an expanded Cultural Programme Jim Stephenson for the whole area (see p35) to balance increased staffing and energy costs.

26 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision “ Open and engaging public sculpture park, bookended with active and connecting frontages to the Dick Institute and Loanhead Primary School.”

Aspiration Sketch : Loanhead Primary School and the Dick Institute Connection

27 Theme 2: Loanhead Primary School Arts Programme

Summary Recommendations A: Supporting Observations C: Supporting Observations D: Supporting Observations

A. Improve outside learning – shared •Creates an opportunity to improve •Is this to be a driver of footfall to the •Some library functions like mother & space/shared vision as part of detailed outside learning and creative Dick Institute toddler could be at a/crafts centre brief. opportunities for the Dick Institute and •Is library still well used? •School gardens B. Promote children’s Arts and learning Schools •Could this be a driver for library? through development of a Cultural •Requires coordination of opening •Difficult relationship between security Programme initiative. hours with schools and public and safety of children with openness C. EAC to consider expanded opening requirements and shared space hours of Dick Institute •A shared space of shared visions •Opening hours of the Dick Institute D. Implement a management does not work well programme to allow and encourage B: Supporting Observations Mothers/toddlers groups to use this facility •Pop up youth gallery •Creates opportunity to get young people interested and involved

28 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision Left: Ecology of Colour, studio weave

Top Right: Outdoor learning , Project Learning Tree

Bottom Right: The underpass at Kilmarnock Rail Station, WAVEparticle

29 Core Theme 3 : Flexible Public Plaza

Pedestrianisation markets and book readings, and artistic performances. The area directly in front of the Dick Institute’s entrance gardens is currently The impact on car parking provision by underutilised. As a blocked off road with removing spaces from the front of the no connection to London Road, it is Dick Institute would be mitigated locally merely a static car park location when it by the addition of a new parking area could be used to create a multi-purpose on the site of the former Kilmarnock shared and hard-landscaped public Academy (see Core Theme 5), and realm aimed at public outdoor events; mitigated more widely by a longer term Public performances, spoken-word and Town Centre Car Parking Strategy (see ‘Live Literature’ events, arts and crafts Core Theme 8.) markets etc. By considering opening the link to London Road, and more *Discussions with East Ayrshire Roads importantly managing its vehicular use, Department Stakeholders suggests this space could contribute so much that a whole town car parking strategy more to the growing profile of the (see Core Theme 8) would address Dick Institute, and also in providing a the necessary redistribution of spaces gathering space focus, or heart, for the needed to provide the pedestrian- Cultural Quarter. focused ambitions of this study, but without removing the practical need for service and disabled access.

Public Performance Space Bottom Left: *Discussions with East Ayrshire Council Jewish Culture The current car parking provision Stakeholders confirmed that EAC had Festival Pavilion, Budcud surrounding the Dick Institute creates acquired the former Labour Club site a disconnect, forming an island and were looking at viable options for it. Bottom Right: museum. To reconnect the cultural ‘The Story Pod ’ , Ontario, Canada assets, we propose the area in front of the Dick Institute to become a hard- landscaped public performance space. The design would need to be flexible enough to allow for different functions to take place i.e. book markets, craft

30 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision Aspiration Sketch : Flexible Public Plaza adjacent to the Dick Institute

31 Theme 3: Flexible Public Plaza

Summary Recommendations A: Supporting Observations B: Supporting Observations D: Supporting Observations

A. Create an action plan for coach/car • Car Parking is a requirement - The •Can the proposal include a covered •The addition of a bandstand to the parking and infrastructure to enable distance from Sturrock Street is too far. addition to the external plaza (St area (The success of Kelvingrove the best use of the existing space The needs of the public making the Andrews Square, the national galleries Bandstand as an example?) B. Create temporary covered area journey to the Dick Institute need to be in Edinburgh as an example of multi- •This could be a quick win project on outside Dick Institute considered also. use space)? a limited budget! Introducing book C. Develop a way finding plan for a •Could there be limited parking, markets and extend the Dick Institute connected public realm around the dedicated parking or a shuttle bus put C: Supporting Observations outside. Dick Institute. in place. •There are many societies e.g. Loudoun D. Address the flexible, Event - related •If parking and mobility is a problem •Pedestrianisation of the area is a great Musical Society, Kilmarnock Operatic need for supporting public Facilities for people to get from one place idea if it is done well. Choral Union, Bands etc. who would to another i.e. town centre to •Trails leading you to the Dick Institute benefit from rehearsal and storage Dick Institute why not look at needs to be put in place. facilities. If it was shared it might be environmentally friendly transport i.e. •Lighting improvements to this area to useful. Performance area for all. modern rickshaws instead of buses/ make the Dick Institute stand out. •Quick win? (In Cultural Quarter) Event shuttles could be an interesting tourist like Kilmarnock Festival that eliminates attraction as well parking in the proposed cultural •Connecting Dick Institute/Cultural quarter (or for blue badge holders Quarter to town centre is essential only) for a cultural weekend? Tests out with quality and able access through area/people’s responses and generate Sturrock Street into King Street – more ideas superb idea. Remove all cars from town centre

32 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision Left: Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow

Top Right: St. Andrews Square, Edinburgh

Bottom Right: Halloween Spooky Trail , Celebrate Kilmarnock

33 Core Theme 4: Kilmarnock Academy Redevelopment

The former Kilmarnock Academy Creative Studios

The original Kilmarnock Academy The existing school building could be building has the potential to become used to provide good quality, affordable a metaphor for the town’s creative studio space for artists to carry out their reinvention. It is a key landmark in the work in a context where public interface town; one of its most visible buildings is actively encouraged and promoted. and can be seen from several important vantage points. Given the significant A ‘Cultural Calendar’ of annual events for achievements of its lauded and famous the Quarter also affords opportunities alumni, there is an understandable for Artists to sell their products at craft desire for it to remain in some form of markets and festive events. public ownership. (A suggested Yearly ‘Cultural Calendar’ The existing old school building has been outlined on the adjacent provides the opportunity for a flexible page.) and multi-faceted shell for several creative activities to be provided. If some of the land surrounding the Victorian school building was also reclaimed and external amphitheatre bordering a new ‘green spine’ could be created. This along with the proposals Bottom Left: for the Dick Institute, the car parking Federation Square, and land adjacent to it could be a Melbourne, Atelier catalyst for a new evening/night-time One economy offer in Kilmarnock town Bottom Right: centre. ‘Public realm in Vauxhall’, Erect Architecture

34 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision CULTURAL CALENDAR A suggested yearly programme for the Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter

FLOWER MARKET + OPEN AIR CINEMA - ARTS + CRAFTS FAIR- BURNS NIGHT - WILD FLOWER WALKS - “Head over to the Cinema Club Festival “Over the month of October the work of some of “A traditional Burns supper is an evening “Walk around the grounds and enjoy the variety of this summer for the chance to watch cult Kilmarnock’s best crafters will be showcased in the event that celebrates Robert Burns’ life wild and cultivated owers growing in The Cultural classics, comedies and more in the Kilmarnock Academy. Come along and enjoy a and work. Celebrating Burns Night with Quarter’s designed landscape. Hear plantlore stories Kilmarnock sunshine with a beer in hand.” leisurely afternoon browsing a host of stalls in the Haggis, Whisky and poetry readings.” and enjoy their beauty on this guided walk.” relaxed surroundings of the Cultural Quarter.”

POP UP THEATRE ICE SKATING RINK

SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN WINTER

WINTER GARDENS

FILM FESTIVAL - BOOK FESTIVAL - KILMARNOCK FRINGE- SCOTTISH STORY LIGHT SHOW - “During the craziest of years, movies “Book Festival, for both adult “Kilmarnock 'Fringe' oers an eclectic TELLING FESTIVAL - “Annual Festival transforming the have provided a constant source of and Childrens programmes. mix of music for the whole family with “The traditional art of storytelling is more vital historic buildings into stunning works of comfort and joy. We launch the Kilmar- Incorporating workshops, live music throughout the streets, shops than ever in connecting people worldwide, art. A range of artists use light to let you nock Film Festival programme right in storytelling, author events and pubs of Kilmarnock. The weekend across cultures, places and generations. The experience the town in a completely the heart of a thrilling awards season.” and book signings.” will well and truly put the town on the Dick Institute will host a series of events over dierent way. You can take in huge map.” the course of a week, including performance, spectacles like the illumination of the workshops, talks and children’s events.” Dick Institute.”

* An illustrative Culture Programme for Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter, detailing a comprehensive yearly programme to engage the wider public and promote the Cultural Quarter assets.

35 Theme 4: Kilmarnock Academy Redevelopment

Summary Recommendations A: Supporting Observations B: Supporting Observations C: Supporting Observations

A .Develop a detailed proposal for the •Creative reinvention of the Kilmarnock •Creative space – schools, kids, local •Behind the Palace Theatre could be a listed Kilmarnock Academy Building to is a great idea and a real asset to the groups – all generations. If it is created, walk – clear out what is existing and be reinvented as a creative space community. it must be used. A programme of reinstate the green park which once B. Programme - Develop a viable and •Engage local creatives for their events must be established. existed. sustainable Cultural calendar of events feedback on what is needed (Utopia) •Attractive but it’s about got to be •The improvement to the Academy to support the new creative space. •The Academy is crying out for display about people and the activities Stairs would be an easy win. C. Demolish existing 1970’s Kilmarnock space – creative space in its widest organised to bring people in . We need •Connectivity + Dean Park, river route Academy buildings following the sense to get people talking about it. intro and through town schools relocation to its new campus •Academy could be used to house •Something for everyone •Blur the boundaries between the at the former James Hamilton the National Galleries display – huge •Cultural heritage – people coming ‘island’ buildings. Academy site. Reclaim part of the building together to discuss how we bring •Umbrella Street – something different former playground for residential •Camera Obscura at the top of the Kilmarnock to our venues – try something different, creative use development. Academy building of colour •Cheap affordable artist’s studio •Purpose for Kilmarnock Academy – WASPS studios?

36 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision Left: Streets of Agueda, Sextafeira Produgues

Top Right: Camera Obscura, Edinburgh

Bottom Right: Painter Audrey Grant, WASPS Studios

37 Core Theme 5: Pedestrianised Green ‘Spine’

TOWN Pedestrian Green ‘Spine’ Defining an Edge to London Road CENTRE

The principal benefit in removing the With the newer school building physical constraints and boundaries structures removed and the playground LONDON ROAD that surround the five main buildings in made redundant by the relocation

FUTURE RESIDENTIAL the study area will be the opportunity of the school itself, the opportunity DEVELOPMENT to promote a highly accessible public exists to create a defined built edge to

realm experience which connects them. London Road and realise land value STURROCK ST This could be imagined as a green to fund other parts of the project’s ‘spine’ running from the front of the Dick recommendations. A residential use Institute past the northern edge of the would refer to the original development former Kilmarnock Technical College of London Road as a principally and up to the perimeter of the old domestic artery, as well as introducing Kilmarnock Academy. a life and activity to the area like the EXISTING RESIDENTIAL regeneration of the former Technical DEVELOPMENT Stepped Landscaping College building.

The demolition of the newer parts of the The recreation and reinstatement of

Kilmarnock Academy school could offer ‘Jock Tamson’s House’ on its original KILMARNOCK WATER a series of plateaus which would enrich footprint, as part of a new residential a gently sloping and varied public component, should be considered. prioritised space. This space – like many A celebration of the original heritage urban landscape spaces - is for access, should include the house in a new activity, lingering, contemplating, Heritage trail that centres on the people-watching; essentially to provide Cultural Quarter. Bottom Left: a creative and stimulating outdoor ‘Fantasia Mixed- experience where people want to be. Use Landscape’ , Public Landscape Although there will be a focus on Bottom Right: promoting this area as a pedestrianised The Halo Urban route there has been provision made Park aspiration, to provide car parking for the displaced Keppie Design spaces outside the Dick Institute and further parking for the Cultural Quarter as a whole.

38 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision Aspiration Sketch: Aerial Overview

39 Theme 5: Pedestrianised Green ‘Spine’

Summary Recommendations A: Supporting Observations B: Supporting Observations C: Supporting Observations

A. Develop a brief for a connected, •Clean lines of sight from one building •Utilising back ends of buildings for •The green spine should extend out accessible, landscaped public corridor, to the next. Way-finding measures displays, murals? Could be youth led? further, branch off to different areas. connecting the front of the Dick and culture routes would help to •Labour club area – tidy up. This could provide opportunities to sit Institute with a new creative space in emphasize these sight lines. •Measures in place to allow people to adjacent to the water. the former listed Kilmarnock Academy •Lighting projects – could these form feel safe. Through lighting? Evening •Tourism – Bringing community building. pedestrian routes? Lighting shows? events and economy could help? together. Perhaps a tourist information B. As part of this brief promote and •The Palace Theatre could be better •Add colour to railings to make area centre that could inform people of encourage spaces for performance and lit up to establish its presence on the more appealing and colourful for the Culture routes and nature trails. public interaction corner. public. Areas should be welcoming. •Cycle routes linking in to the trails and C. Create a brief for a landscaped trail •Green space more suitable for hosting further afield. connecting the wider network of a future festival – like Merchant City or •London Road/Braeside Street – Robert parkland and green spaces with the West End festival in Glasgow. burns friend Tam Samson lived here, town centre. •Community garden – involving presently perimeter wall of Academy, seasoned gardeners helping to teach plaque marks the house. Could this non-gardeners – sharing skills type of house with some sort of Burns/ •Think Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen. Samson theme be instated here? A whole – things complement each Braeside St originally Greenfoot one of other, arts, crafts etc. Could be funfair, the original streets in Kilmarnock eating/drinking places – more than just café by Dick Institute, things for families. Need a Kilmarnock slogan

40 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision Left: Merchant City Festival , Glasgow

Top Right: Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen

Bottom Right: Greyfriar’s Community Garden, Merchant city, Glasgow

41 Core Theme 6: Extension of Green ‘Spine’

TOWN Reinforce existing green routes CENTRE

The existing greenery within the the Culture Quarter, we can see the Cultural Quarter acts as a branched potential for an open air civic space that LONDON ROAD extension of the pedestrianised might occasionally use the rear of the FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT green spine. Way-finding and lighting Palace Theatre building as a backdrop ? improvements along these routes would for outdoor cinema in good weather. encourage people to filter down them, STURROCK ST into the town centre. Key ‘nodal points‘ Pedestrian Connections of activity could be established along PARKING these routes to engage with pedestrians An ambition of the study is to and extend the Cultural Quarter promote ways in which the public offerings. connections into the town centre EXISTING RESIDENTIAL can be strengthened and improved DEVELOPMENT making the eastern part of the town Key nodal points – and the Cultural Quarter especially – more accessible and attached. From a

KILMARNOCK WATER The existing routes down from the pedestrian perspective, the town centre Kilmarnock Academy listed building is largely isolated due to the divide frontage are currently well-used but caused by the one-way system. concealed by overgrown foliage and badly lit. But they do offer an alternative Current access from the London Road and potentially interesting direct area is either across the busy three-way Bottom Left: access to the edge of the town centre junction into the bus terminus, or via the ‘Cineorama’ at Sturrock Street, punctuated by key adjacent underpass into the Burns Mall Erika Hock nodal points. Shopping Centre. From the new Culture Bottom Right: Quarter, existing routes down to the Temple Bar, Outdoor Cinema/ Gate Way to Culture Sturrock Street edge offer the potential Dublin Quarter for a new public realm and enhanced connections to King Street. One of these nodal points exists at the location of the former Labour Club building, which is now a vacant site platform overlooking the river. As a potential gateway from the town to

42 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision Extension of the ‘Green Spine’: Outdoor Cinema

43 Core Theme 7: Connectivity with the Town Centre

TOWN Underpass / New road crossing A New Public Colonnade CENTRE

The existing underpass has been A new road crossing could be proposed regularly highlighted by the various adjacent to the rear of the vacant former LONDON ROAD stakeholder groups as a problem British Home Store (BHS). This crossing area. Stakeholders felt it was often would be traffic-light operated on the FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT intimidating, unsafe (especially at night) same sequence as those that currently and a negative way to connect the town exist at the three-way junction on the centre with buildings such as the Palace corner of the Palace Theatre. With a new

Theatre and the Grand Hall. This study crossing connected to existing routes PARKING proposes to retain the route into the and nodal points which lead to the new STURROCK ST Burns Mall but to remove the negative Cultural Quarter via the frontage of public realm requirements (high walls, the Kilmarnock Academy building, an

EXISTING RESIDENTIAL long ramps and metal barriers) of the opportunity exists to open the ground DEVELOPMENT underpass especially on the Palace level of the former BHS store and extend Theatre side. the stores visibility along a currently blank edge adjacent to the existing car

Discussions with New River Retail – park. If this was done by introducing a KILMARNOCK WATER owners and operators of the Burns Mall covered colonnade at ground level, it – indicated that the footfall is largely would widen this route and potentially drawn from the bus station and The increase future mixed retail interest from Cross. Providing an alternative route at smaller units on its edge. the existing surface crossing to the bus station would not be to the detriment Of course, the challenges facing the Bottom Left: of the retailers. If there is an alternative town centre would suggest that less ‘Assembly Row’ by Copley Wolff route, we could also remove the ramps, retail, rather than more is the ultimate Design Group barriers and steps and the protective ambition. It’s already evident that Bottom Right: wall associated with it, making the the town centre needs to compress Plaza del Torico, public realm around the Palace and the to some extent, but a mix of this, Spain ,b720 Archi- Grand Hall entrances much wider and and of redrawing the town centre tects more attractive. boundaries to focus more on The Cross/King Street/Bank Street Quarter – and the promotion of mixed uses and particularly residential - would A New Public Colonnade certainly assist in its future longer term sustainability and vibrancy.

44 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision The adjacent sketch plan proposals consider; improvements to the public realm, improvements to the entrance of the Palace Theatre, and improvements to the access of the shopping mall (which could include the possible closure of the existing underpass and improved access to the mall from Sturrock Street.)

These suggestions would require careful consideration and discussion with the Palace Theatre, the owners of the mall and EAC Roads. Aspiration Sketch Plan: Palace Theatre Public Realm

45 Core Theme 6 + Core Theme 7: Connectivity with the Town Centre

Summary Recommendations A: Supporting Observations B: Supporting Observations C: Supporting Observations

A. Future implementation brief to •Haircut required to green route to •Quick/short cut route/no traffic •The area currently looks unloved and support and reinforce the conclusions allow views of Kilmarnock Academy •Signage from train station to bus is in desperate need of some tlc. This of the Town Centre Improvement Plan •Make more of the river – it is an asset station and how long it would take to would be a quick win! by TGP to Kilmarnock. walk/cycle •Enhance sustainability of Palace B. Clarify preferred connection points •Priority needs to be given in creating •Cycle routes around and into town Theatre and Dick Institute – avoid to the town centre in parallel with routes and views towards the cultural •Town needs to be more accessible to duplication Town Centre Improvement Plan. Quarter from the town centre. people from larger towns e.g. Glasgow •Transformation of the back-end of C. Develop a consistent vision •Better visual aesthetic •One way system disadvantage buildings design guide for street furniture, •Get our river noticed. Creative use of •Small walk to railway station positive •Clean up Burlington besties area street lighting and all public realm colour, paint and art (Camille Walala as •One way system and underpass must •Make much more of the River! materials. Including proposals for an example) go! •Better street furniture implementation and Maintenance. •Add colour to the river side buildings •Fix the underpass, challenge •Better more cohesive car parking and if you create a cultural centre could perception of the town •Interpretation of the various statues in international artists be invited to spend •Make it more colourful and street café town would be a welcome addition. time looking here – is look doing something similar •Subway to Burns Mall – clean up area between subway and mall, put a canopy over it and clear it of plants etc so it’s an extension to the mall •Could the green space across from the bus station also be incorporated as a link into town – a bridge from the top car park?

46 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision Left: Wall Art,Mural on Glasgow building Photograph, Katie Matthews/ Wandertooth

Top Right: Wall Murals, Camille Walala

Bottom Right: Canal side public plaza, Aarhus, Denmark

47 Core Theme 8: Redefining the Street Edge

TOWN Car Parking *In discussions with East Ayrshire CENTRE Council Stakeholders, it was As a further future consideration, the recommended that the former current ‘parking lots’ along Sturrock Conservative Club building on LONDON ROAD Street are working against the desired Sturrock Street also be considered for FUTURE RESIDENTIAL definition of a street edge. The refurbishment as part of the KCQ Vision DEVELOPMENT introduction of the one-way system in to provide additional office space for the CAR PARK the 70s, and the implied shift in priority Dick Institute. of vehicles over people that such road PARKING systems were based on, has left a legacy STURROCK ST of a town centre which doesn’t address its principal eastern edges.

CAR EXISTING RESIDENTIAL PARK A recurrent theme of this study is the DEVELOPMENT breaking down of a built context which has become a series of islands; the town centre is perhaps the biggest of these.

KILMARNOCK WATER Its permeability and connectedness is compromised by the one-way system and the resultant location of surface parking and service yards. The ‘Redefining the Street In accepting that the reversal of a Edge’ theme did not form Photograph. one-way transport system is a major part of the discussions at the Bottom Left: long term undertaking with marginal wider consultation event, as we Waterloo Car park, Glasgow, benefits, the study accepts the one-way acknowledged that this theme in mh1architecten system remaining but suggests that new particular would be categorised as a parking structures are built over the Bottom Right: longer term recommendation. Copenhagen existing surfaces to reinstate the urban hospital car park, edge, and provide a more sustainable This theme is part of a wider 3XN parking provision that takes some infrastructural issue in the town pressure off the Bank Street Quarter, centre and therefore would be and serves the town centre and the new subject to further investigation and Cultural Quarter equally. discussions with the EAC Transport Department.

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50 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision 4 \ Indicative Costs

51 4 \ Indicative Costs

QS Cost Report

East Ayrshire Council 7061 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter Kilmarnock 4th September 2017

Notes

This Feasibility Cost has been prepared on the basis of "high level" allowances which are designed to generate "order of magnitude" costs for general scope of work concepts described

East Ayrshire Council A high quality finish has generally been allowed throughout to align with the Architectural imagery Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter included within the Report. Kilmarnock If it is found that the proposed level of costs becomes prohibitive then we would be happy to work with the team to provide Value Engineered alternatives to align with the Client budget when established.

The following exclusions apply: -

1. VAT

2. Professional fees

3. Costs associated with Statutory Approvals

4. Removal of contaminated materials

5. Diversion of underground services Feasibility Cost

(Moving forward the feasibility costs would be subject to site survey information and detailed analysis. At this stage the costs are for guidance purposes only.)

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04 September 2017

7061 EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL 7061 Allowance for Preliminaries 1.00 it @ 15.00% 219,300.00 KILMARNOCK CULTURAL QUARTER KILMARNOCK 1,681,300.00

Allowance for Contingencies 1.00 it @ 7.50% 126,097.50 FEASIBILITY COST TOTAL COST 1,807,397.50 Theme 1: The Dick Institute Redevelopment (Café and Sculpture Park) Theme 2: Loanhead Primary School Arts Programme

Arts and Craft Programme; utilise Ground Floor Area of Provision of New Ground Floor Café; alterations, new existing building alterations, new floor, wall and ceiling floor, wall and ceiling finishes etc as required, including finishes etc as required, including plumbing, heating plumbing, heating and mechanical services 300.00 m2 @ 1,200.00 360,000.00 and mechanical services 300.00 m2 @ 1,200.00 360,000.00

extra; kitchen equipment 1.00 it @ 75,000.00 75,000.00 extra; kitchen equipment 1.00 it @ 25,000.00 25,000.00

extra; servery equipment 1.00 it @ 30,000.00 30,000.00 extra; servery equipment 1.00 it @ 10,000.00 10,000.00

Repair/remove and replace existing metal fence around External Seating Terrace; good quality paving; low level playground; make good surfaces 1.00 it @ 15,000.00 15,000.00 sandstone retaining/boundary walls, decorative railings, lighting, steps etc 150.00 m2 @ 450.00 67,500.00 Playground Surface Upgrade; preparing surfaces and applying new 30mm wearing course 2,400.00 m2 @ 25.00 60,000.00

Upgrade Exisitng Sanitary Facilities; strip out and renew extra; allowance for breaking out and providing full existing sanitary fixtures, cubicles etc and replace with depth repairs 240.00 m2 @ 85.00 20,400.00 new including new IPS and cubicle systems, new floor wall and ceiling finishes, electrical, heating and extra; play linings 1.00 it @ 10,000.00 10,000.00 ventilation installations (2 Nr Ground Floor areas only) 1.00 it @ 20,000.00 20,000.00 Redecoration of Ground Floor 1.00 it @ 25,000.00 25,000.00

Upgrade Exisitng Sanitary Facilities; strip out and renew Improvement Works to Dick Institute Entrance: existing sanitary fixtures, cubicles etc and replace with Signage, Way Finding and External Lighting; including new including new IPS and cubicle systems, new floor associated trenches and cable requirements, wall and ceiling finishes, electrical, heating and foundations etc; decorative cast iron lighting columns 1.00 it @ 20,000.00 20,000.00 ventilation installations 1.00 it @ 75,000.00 75,000.00

Allowance meantime for improvements to lighting, Landscape Work to Existing Car Park and Garden; soft signage, wayfinding and external equipment, benches landscape work comprising turf, shrubs and trees; hard and the like 1.00 it @ 75,000.00 75,000.00 landscape comprising footpaths and sandstone boundary wall with sandstone copes and decorative railings; lighting etc 800.00 m2 @ 300.00 240,000.00 Works to northern edge of playground area comprising regrading of existing landscape including removal of Pedestrianisation of Elmbank Drive; good quality trees and hedges, new concrete steps and repairs to existing retaining wall 300.00 m2 @ 500.00 150,000.00 paving, bollards and enhanced street lighting 850.00 m2 @ 350.00 297,500.00 825,400.00 Installation of sculptures; including all associated excavations, foundations etc as required 7.00 nr @ 25,000.00 175,000.00 Allowance for Design Development 1.00 it @ 7.50% 61,905.00

Allowance meantime for improvements to footpaths 887,305.00 within park; surface finishes, lighting, signage and Allowance for Preliminaries 1.00 it @ 15.00% 133,095.75 wayfinding 1.00 it @ 75,000.00 75,000.00 1,360,000.00 1,020,400.75

Allowance for Design Development 1.00 it @ 7.50% 102,000.00 Allowance for Contingencies 1.00 it @ 7.50% 76,530.06

1,462,000.00 TOTAL COST 1,096,930.81 53 Theme 3: The Dick Institute Redevelopment (Public Performance Plaza) Theme 4: Kilmarnock Academy Redevelopment (Creative Space for Artists)

Demolition of Existing Academy School Building; The Creation of a pedestrianised Area in Front of Dick clearing site, grubbing up foundations, removing Institute to Create Space for Public Performance, Arts services etc 11,200.00 m2 @ 75.00 840,000.00 and Craft Markets; hard landscape work comprising good quality pavings and edgings and lighting, soft extra; allowance meantime for the removal of landscape work of trees and shrub planting 1,400.00 m2 @ 350.00 490,000.00 asbestos 1.00 it @ 50,000.00 50,000.00

Upgraded Junction to London Road; creating new New Central Car Parking Zone; tarmacadam surfacing, junction and the installation of retractable bollards 1.00 it @ 15,000.00 15,000.00 white lining and standard street lighting 2,300.00 m2 @ 175.00 402,500.00

External Lighting, Signage and Wayfinding; decorative Creation of Studios and Creative Spaces within the lamp posts and signage including power requirements, Academy Building; including repair work as required to tracks, foundations and the like 1.00 it @ 30,000.00 30,000.00 existing spaces 1.00 it @ 500,000.00 500,000.00 535,000.00 1,792,500.00

Allowance for Design Development 1.00 it @ 7.50% 40,125.00 Allowance for Design Development 1.00 it @ 7.50% 134,437.50

575,125.00 1,926,937.50

Allowance for Preliminaries 1.00 it @ 15.00% 86,268.75 Allowance for Preliminaries 1.00 it @ 15.00% 289,040.63

661,393.75 2,215,978.13

Allowance for Contingencies 1.00 it @ 7.50% 49,604.53 Allowance for Contingencies 1.00 it @ 7.50% 166,198.36

TOTAL COST 710,998.28 2,382,176.48

Re-Sale Value of Site for Possible New Residential 1.00 it @- 600,000.00 - 600,000.00

TOTAL COST £ 1,782,176.48

54 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision Theme 5: Pedestrianised Green Spine Theme 6: Extension of Green Spine

New Public Realm Green Spine; hard landscape work Creation of an External Performance/Exhibition Space comprising good quality pavings and edgings, soft to the East of the Academy; hard landscape work landscape work of trees and shrub planting; planters, comprising good quality pavings, edgings and terraces, lighting, street furniture etc 1,600.00 m2 @ 500.00 800,000.00 soft landscape work of trees and shrub planting; planters, lighting, street furniture etc 580.00 m2 @ 500.00 290,000.00 Upgrade/Improve Public Steps from Braeside Street to Sturrock Street; pre-cast concrete units on suitable Improvements to the Exisitng Woodland; removal of foundations, handrails and balustrades, lighting trees, scrub and bushes, cutting back overhanging improvements 365.00 m2 @ 400.00 146,000.00 branches etc 2,300.00 m2 @ 50.00 115,000.00

Utilise the Former Labour Club Site as an Outdoor Repair existing sandstone retaining wall to Kilmarnock Cinema/Venue; site clearance and hard landscape work Academy comprising removing vegetation, repointing comprising good quality pavings and edgings; all set to and indenting, including repairing/removing and steep slopes 440.00 m2 @ 500.00 220,000.00 replacing existing wrought iron railing 300.00 m @ 150.00 45,000.00 extra; provision of permanent café 100.00 m2 @ 1,750.00 175,000.00 991,000.00 extra; provision of cinema screen 1.00 it @ 25,000.00 25,000.00 Allowance for Design Development 1.00 it @ 7.50% 74,325.00 825,000.00 1,065,325.00 Allowance for Design Development 1.00 it @ 7.50% 61,875.00 Allowance for Preliminaries 1.00 it @ 15.00% 159,798.75 886,875.00 1,225,123.75 Allowance for Preliminaries 1.00 it @ 15.00% 133,031.25 Allowance for Contingencies 1.00 it @ 7.50% 91,884.28 1,019,906.25 TOTAL COST 1,317,008.03 Allowance for Contingencies 1.00 it @ 7.50% 76,492.97

TOTAL COST 1,096,399.22

55 Theme 7: Extension of Green Spine Theme 8: Redefining the Street Edge

Relocation of Existing Sub Station to Sturrock Street Refurbishment of Underpass and Creating an Improved Adjacent to BHS 1.00 it @ 75,000.00 75,000.00 Public Realm to the Palace Theatre; hard landscape comprising good quality paving, steps and handrails, The Creation of a Colonnade to the Exisitng BHS repairs to retaining walls; soft landscape of trees and Department Store 350.00 m2 @ 1,575.00 551,250.00 shrub planting; enhanced street lighting 800.00 m2 @ 500.00 400,000.00

Decoration only of existing underpass walls and soffits; Groundscape improvements comprising good quality good quality paint finish 200.00 m2 @ 15.00 3,000.00 paving, tree planting and improved lighting 700.00 m2 @ 350.00 245,000.00

The Addition of a New Pedestrian Bridge from King Introduce Traffic Calming to Sturrock Street and Street to Bank Street 1.00 it @ 100,000.00 100,000.00 Enhanced Pedestrian Crossing/Connection; pedestrian traffic lights; hard lanscaping comprising tarmacadam The Creation of 2 New Multi Storey Car Parks to and good quality paved surfaces; soft landscaping of Sturrock Street 7,500.00 m2 @ 750.00 5,625,000.00 trees and shrub planting 1.00 it @ 75,000.00 75,000.00 6,596,250.00 478,000.00 Allowance for Design Development 1.00 it @ 7.50% 494,718.75 Allowance for Design Development 1.00 it @ 7.50% 35,850.00 7,090,968.75 513,850.00 Allowance for Preliminaries 1.00 it @ 15.00% 1,063,645.31 Allowance for Preliminaries 1.00 it @ 15.00% 77,077.50 8,154,614.06 590,927.50 Allowance for Contingencies 1.00 it @ 7.50% 611,596.05 Allowance for Contingencies 1.00 it @ 7.50% 44,319.56 TOTAL COST 8,766,210.12 TOTAL COST 635,247.06

Summary

Theme 1: The Dick Institute Redevelopment (Café and Sculpture Park) 1,807,397.50

Theme 2: Loanhead Primary School Arts Programme 1,096,930.81

Theme 3: The Dick Institute Redevelopment (Public Performance Plaza) 710,998.28

Theme 4: Kilmarnock Academy Redevelopment (Creative Space for Artists) 1,782,176.48

Theme 5: Pedestrianised Green Spine 1,317,008.03

Theme 6: Extension of Green Spine 1,096,399.22

Theme 7: Extension of Green Spine 635,247.06

Theme 8: Redefining the Street Edge 8,766,210.12

Total Programme Cost £ 17,212,367.50

56 Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter: A Vision EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL KILMARNOCK CULTURAL QUARTER KILMARNOCK

FEASIBILITY COST

Summary Baseline (Excl Short Term Mid Term Long Term Inflation) 0-18mth 18mth-5yrs 5yrs - 10yrs

Theme 1: The Dick Institute Redevelopment (Café and Sculpture Park) £ 1,807,397.50 £ 1,807,397.50 Theme 2: Loanhead Primary School Arts Programme £ 1,096,930.81 £ 1,096,930.81 Theme 3: The Dick Institute Redevelopment (Public Performance Plaza) £ 710,998.28 £ 710,998.28 Theme 4: Kilmarnock Academy Redevelopment (Creative Space for Artists) £ 1,782,176.48 £ 1,782,176.48 Theme 5: Pedestrianised Green Spine £ 1,317,008.03 £ 1,317,008.03 Theme 6: Extension of Green Spine £ 1,096,399.22 £ 1,096,399.22 Theme 7: Extension of Green Spine £ 635,247.06 £ 635,247.06 Theme 8: Redefining the Street Edge £ 8,766,210.12 £ 8,766,210.12

£ 17,212,367.50 £ 3,614,795.00 £ 4,196,115.32 £ 9,401,457.18

Inflation 1.06% £ 38,184.45 11.27% £ 472,801.73 28.17% £ 2,648,297.80

Total £ 3,652,979.45 £ 4,668,917.05 £ 12,049,754.98 £ 20,371,651.48

Rebase 3Q2017 1Q19 4Q2020 4Q2024 Total Indices 284 287 316 364

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The Vision: The Next Stage Timeline Recommendations

Conceptualising 01: Short Term ( 0 -18 months) Future provision Consider, what is the main purpose of • Implement Core Theme 1 the Cultural Quarter? How should it Develop improved access arrangements • Implement Core Theme 3 be defined? And what should its key and aesthetic options to enhance the • Implement Core Theme 6 assets and activities be in terms of that Cultural Quarter, which may include, purpose and definition? signage, streetscape, lighting, access 02: Mid Term (18 Months - 5 Years) routes and parking. Consider what drivers for change might • Implement Core Theme 2 affect the Dick Institute and the Palace Develop plans to improve customer • Implement Core Theme 4 Theatre over a ten year period and what footfall and return visits which may • Implement Core Theme 5 measures might be included to take include promotion, marketing, signage, advantage of that change. gateway and signature features, green space, landscape, path networks and 03: Longer Term ( 5 Years onwards) Develop ideas to use space differently lighting of the Cultural Quarter. to enhance the experience and increase • Implement Core Theme 7 the number of visitors to the Cultural Consider improved facilities at the Dick • Implement Core Theme 8 Quarter utilising council owned assets Institute which could increase income where possible (but not exclusively). from visitors and events.

Available access and future demand Indicative costs for each option and potential sources of match funding. Carry out an assessment of the existing access arrangements for pedestrians, cars and coaches to consider what impact these have on the current activity of the Dick Institute and Palace Theatre.

Take into account how the future development plans of the Dick Institute and Palace Theatre will affect user demand for access and parking. KDL recommend the use of this document along with the most Consider any improvements under appropriate tested ideas from the development by Ayrshire Roads Alliance various Stakeholder Events and which may impact on the availability of Steering Group meetings to create parking and access. an Implementation Brief.

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