Mermaid Centre for the Arts, Bray

White architectural line drawing of a modern building on black background, featuring multiple rectangular windows and a curved glass facade.

Modern building with a white facade, large glass windows, and a curved roof section, surrounded by a grassy area with small trees and benches.

Bright indoor space with large windows, a carpeted floor, and a staircase with wooden handrails leading down. Sunlight casts shadows across the floor, and outside buildings and parked cars are visible through the windows.

Modern building with large glass windows reflecting the sky and surrounding structures, partial view of an overhang and a column in the foreground.

Modern building with large glass windows and a curved roof, featuring a combination of concrete and glass facade with outdoor concrete walkway.

Interior view of a modern building with large floor-to-ceiling windows, a glass railing, and artwork on the wall.

An art gallery with white walls displaying framed paintings, carpeted floor, and large windows allowing natural light.

Project Overview

The Mermaid Centre for the Arts provides a contemporary, light-filled space for community and commercial art and performance within Bray town centre. The auditorium is a ‘black box’ space with retractable and demountable seating, accommodating an audience of up to 342 people. Other facilities at the centre include a cafe bar, gallery space, artists’ studios and workshop space. The building features a curved feature roof and glass corner façade, which define the entrance; external wall finishes include self-coloured render, buff brick, Carlow limestone and cedar cladding.

Line drawing of a modern, multi-story building with large window panels and a flat roof, set against a black background.

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