The thought of looming deadlines really concentrates the mind. This weekend, the Pianodrome team opens the Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub at the St Oswald’s Centre, and those involved are working vigorously to get the venue ready for Friday’s ‘soft’ launch.

As I gingerly stepped into the hall on Tuesday, the air was thick with the competing aromas of fresh paint (from the doors) and the rich scent of linseed oil, applied to the floor. Removing the lino and sanding the original wood has been one of the most time-consuming parts of the project, but it’s clearly been worth it, revealing a beautiful, welcoming wooden floor. This focus on revival connects to the core ethos of the Pianodrome – the creative reuse of what is unused and ignored.

From discarded to distinguished

The Pianod

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