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We were commissioned in 1996 to undertake a Lottery funded two year public art residency on Castle Vale Estate working with the Housing Action Trust. The resulting Artist in Residence (A.I.R.) Scheme was developed by Tim Tolkien as our lead artist on the estate.
Commissioned by Centro the Bilston Beacon concept was developed to accentuate the modernist functional architecture of the bus station and provide a striking local landmark. Bilston bus terminus is located along the Black Country route .
The Route 8 Bus Information sculptures were commissioned by Centro to create landmarks along important bus routes within Birmingham City. Cantoo produced 2 sculptures based on the colourful local history of the area.
Cantoo delivered a consultation programme with Springfield SEN, Leek High Specialist Technology school and Meadows SEN. Ideas generated from this study were used in the new build to invigorate the interior and exterior spaces.
Commissioned by the Kingfisher Shopping Centre and Redditch Borough Council. We worked with local schools and town users to develop a stunning stainless steel needle gateway feature and pedestrian scheme.
We were commissioned by Centro to develop designs for the refurbishment of the booking office and general environment of Lea Hall Station. The station design was nationally awarded for its impact in the reduction in vandalism and contribution to high satisfaction user surveys.
Forest Way Special School was completed in December 2008. We worked with the school to develop a number of exciting art features located throughout the new build.
Cantoo has been commissioned by Willmott Dixon Construction to develop an engagement programme with Shirland Primary school leading towards a series of art features for inclusion in the new build scheme. Take a look at the blog to catch up on the latest developments.
Winner of Outstanding New Primary School TES Awards 2009, Procon 2009
We worked with pupils to develop concepts for the interior scheme. The building design is based around the concept of a 'tree house'. Completed Nov 2009
We had already previously been working in the school in partnership with Creative Partnerships, an Arts Council funded programme, and the new build project was an exciting extension of this work.
Highly Commended 'Inspiring Design - Special Schools' 2008
We worked with Blue Coat school and Creative Partnerships to develop designs to refurbish an LRC space in need of drastic modernisation.
Cantoo is delivering the public art strategy and engagement workshops with both the sample schemes and non sample schemes for the Sandwell LEP
We were commissioned to design and curate an exhibition at Gas Hall Gallery BM&AG on behalf of the Ikon Gallery, Barber Institute, MAC and BM&AG. The show ran for three months and included an interactive web site to extend the visitor experience.
Shortlisted for RIBA award 2010
Cantoo has been commissioned by Birmingham LEP to deliver artist inputs for 5 schemes including Broadway School, Ormiston Academy, Moseley School , International School and Four Dwellings Schools.
We're working with Rutland County Council and Willmott Dixon Construction to deliver an engagement programme with pupils as part of their refurbishment programme.
We're working with Oakham Primary school to generate ideas for their new build scheme. The scheme has been commissioned by Willmott Dixon Construction and Rutland County Council and is due for completion next year 2011.
We worked with Willmott Dixon Construction and Leicestershire County Council to deliver the interior scheme for the new Melton Vale Post 16 Centre. Completion January 2011.
We're working with Thomas Vale and Staffordshire County Council to deliver the interior scheme and engagement programme with young people. Completion September 2011
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