Millport Town Hall

Built in 1878, Millport Town Hall on the Isle of Cumbrae has been thoughtfully refurbished by architects O’DonnellBrown. The building has been brought back to active use with a series of flexible spaces designed to serve as a multipurpose hub, and now the town hall is once again at the centre of local the community.

In a robust material palette that includes Junckers Oak Nordic Harmony two-strip flooring, the updated spaces complement the original fabric of the building and its surrounding area.

O’DonnellBrown has created a several new spaces with a sense of continuity and flow, including a community hub, a heritage and conservation centre, accessible facilities, and a sheltered garden, all centred around the restored performance hall.

Designed to support a wide range of activities, the building features hard-working spaces that will provide the local area with new economic and social benefits. A durable, adaptable floor, solid hardwood offers flexibility of use and is a longlasting option that will serve the building well for many decades. The floor is made to withstand heavy foot traffic and a multitude of activities, including accommodating furniture, fixtures and fittings such as tables and chairs, retractable seating and even machinery. Straight-forward care and maintenance requirements allow for short and long-term budgeting - the 22 mm oak floor needs minimal day-to-day cleaning and can be refurbished up to ten times should the need arise.

Photo: David Barbour