The practices will carry out a feasibility study into how to upgrade and enhance the heritage and art institution which was founded in 1987 in the Scottish Highlands.They beat five other finalist teams, led by Dualchas Architects, Moxon Architects, Rural Design and Konishi Gaffney Architects.Key aims of the project include boosting sustainability, accessibility, and community involvement at the 600m waterfront cultural centre which uses arts and heritage to promote political, social, cultural, environmental, and communal change.AdvertisementThe feasibility study is supported by Museums Galleries Scotland and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.Timespan director and curator Giulla Gregnaninsaid: Assemble and Office Corr Higgins have been chosen as the perfect partners for Timespan. Their focus on empowering communities, their commitment to enhancing local context while advancing Timespans global ambitions, and their visionary interdisciplinary approach resonate deeply with our ethos.We are thrilled to embark on this collaboration, confident that their expertise will help shape a bold and transformative future for Timespan and our communities.Assemble and Office Core Higgins said: Timespan is an inspirational and vital cultural resource for the north of Scotland. The project is a fantastic opportunity to create a locally embedded, globally connected venue in the Scottish Highlands, combining fascinating local history with an ambitious and vibrant art programme.It promises to be a wonderful project with a great team and amazing site we cant wait to get started.AdvertisementWinning team: Assemble and Office Corr HigginsTimespan was founded in 1987 and hosts local history and contemporary art displays as well as featuring a geology and herb garden, a shop and a caf. It is based inside a former herring curing yard overlooking the River Helmsdale.The feasibility study, due to complete in July, will guide future strategic investment in the building and its displays. The winning team will receive approximately 30,000 to compile a comprehensive report featuring designs and costs up to RIBA Stage 1.Timespan hopes to deliver a more coherent built presence and better facilities for visitors and staff, with a focus on local materials and character while also reducing the organisations environmental impact.RIAS chief executive Tamsie Thomson said: At the start of this process we said that Timespan is an organisation that punches above its weight, and were delighted to be part of a project that harnesses architecture to allow Timespan to fully realise its potential.RIAS Consultancy exists to bring organisations of all shapes and sizes together with great architectural talent, and were thrilled to have played a part to support Timespan and its exciting plans for the future.