Architecture-InsideOut is an Arts Council funded project bringing together architects with disabled and Deaf artists to explore innovative new ways of designing buildings and spaces which improve the built environment for everyone.

Our mission is:

‘to promote activity that develops and captures models of new practice for the built environment, led by the creativity and experiences of disabled and Deaf artists’

We do this by enabling creative and constructive collaborations between disabled artists, architects, educators and related agencies; and by capturing and publicising the best work so as to continually inform developing practices.

Architecture-InsideOut is currently involved in a major design proposal for an important London site. As part of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) in July 2010, Matthew Lloyd Architects are developing a temporary proposal for making the famous steps accessible. The proposal is called Up and Down and AIO is working with MLA, the Royal Engineers, LFA and RIBA London.

“Participating in Architecture-InsideOut has given me an opportunity to have a vibrant dialogue about the built environment with architects and other disabled artists.” Lynn Cox, artist

AIO aims to build contacts and networks. We host events and provide support for the development of disabilities and architecture projects, which are documented in Our Activities.

AIO Artists presents a gallery of the artists who regularly contribute to AIO's ever-widening scope of creative thought and expression, as well as working independently, in education, public and community arts, and on specific building projects. Through Related Projects, we want to promote the quality of work done and encourage dialogue and collaborations with built environment professionals.

In Buildings We Like presents a gallery of the artists who regularly contribute to AIO's ever-widening scope of creative thought and expression, as well as working independently, in education, public and community arts, and on specific building projects., we showcase special and inspiring places chosen by architects and Deaf and disabled artists as examples of good design practice.

AIO is always looking to the future and welcomes your input and contributions. Keep up with our plans, add your comments and get involved by visiting Futures.