Timorous Beasties works on Glasgow venue The Arches

The studio competed against three other design groups to win the tender in December, says designer Alistair McAuley.

Timorous Beasties had previously worked with The Arches on a large-scale refurbishment in 2000 and to create a middle bar in 2004.

The new front bar uses almost entirely recycled timber and has been backlit to give a textured feel. Timorous Beasties reused light fittings originally installed by One Foot Taller to create a half dome over the bar. McAuley says, ‘We wanted the bar to have a theatrical presence like the domes of opera ceilings.’

After the reopening, the venue will host the National Review of Live Art and Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival.