Cala Homes Donates Commemorative Artwork To Sight Scotland

Homebuilder Cala Homes (East) has gifted charity Sight Scotland with a piece of commemorative art created by Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) student, Kristel Bodensiek, following a gallery art exhibition at its Newington Residences development.

The artwork was created as part of a project with Cala Homes and ECA, which saw students tasked with creating contemporary artwork inspired the historic Clocktower apartments building at Cala’s Newington Residences, the former home of The Royal Blind School.

Bodensiek’s standout piece entitled, ‘Elegant Touch,’ was chosen as the winning entry from 22 submissions and was donated to The Royal Blind School’s new Morningside campus for permanent display as an artistic link back to its own history and former site.

The work invites audiences to experience it by touch, reflecting the historical importance of The Royal Blind School. Its simple design echoes the sleek elegance of the modern reimagining of this historic building.

Phillip Hogg, sales and marketing director for Cala Homes (East), said: “Supporting the communities in which we build is hugely important for us and it’s been an honour to help share the work of talented young artists such as Kristel, with a wider audience.

“The calibre of the artwork produced by the students at Edinburgh College of Art was phenomenal but Kristel’s artwork was a real stand-out submission. It was fantastic to see how Kristel chose to focus her artwork on other senses such as touch, interpreting our brief with her own creative flair.

“We are absolutely delighted to have handed over the artwork to Sight Scotland for their students and staff to enjoy.”

Davina Shiell, communications director at Sight Scotland, said: “We have a long history and many fond memories from our time at our original historic site which is now under the guardianship of Cala Homes and named Newington Residences.

“Kristel’s artwork is very special and we are delighted to accept it as a gift for The Royal Blind School at its campus in Morningside.”

Located in popular Newington, less than three miles from the city centre, Cala’s impressive new development comprises a modern reimagining of the former Victorian Royal Blind School and its attractive grounds.

This beautiful refurbishment includes 21 spacious contemporary apartments situated within the historic 1800s school building itself complemented by a surrounding mix of new three-, four- and five-bedroom new-build townhouses.

For more information on the one-, two- and three-apartments, priced from £360,000 - £799,995, or the three- and five-bedroom townhouses, priced from £765,000 - £1,230,000, at Newington Residences, please visit www.cala.co.uk/edinburgh or call 0131 516 7109. The showhomes are also available to view daily by appointment, including the impressive three-bedroom end terrace Chaplin townhouse which boasts flexible living over three floors.