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Crucible Theatre
Refurbishment of the iconic theatre and venue for World Snooker.

LocationSheffield
ClientSheffield Theatres Crucible Trust
ArchitectBurrell Foley Fischer
SectorCulture/Theatre
Date2008
Image creditBurrell Foley Fischer
AwardsCivic Trust Award 2010

A new extension created a new more visible entrance, improved access and upgraded foyer and bar facilities. The electrical services were completely replaced and new efficient ventilation systems provided. A sustainable solution to providing air conditioning was through the installation of an absorption chiller which uses eco-friendly Sheffield District Heating as its heat source. The project was supported by the Arts Council.

(Michael Popper at Michael Popper Associates)

G Live
New entertainment, conference and hospitality venue

LocationGuildford
ClientGuildford Council
ArchitectAustin-Smith:Lord
SectorCulture/Theatres
Date2011
Image creditAndy Matthews
Awards2012 RIBA Regional Award

Originally constructed for Guildford Council as the new Guildford Civic Centre, G Live is now a state-of-the-art entertainment, conference and hospitality venue located in the heart of Guildford. It comprises a flexible multi-purpose auditorium, flexible studio rehearsal space, conference and seminar rooms, a café, bars and foyer space. The main space has capacity of 1,700 for a standing gig or just over 1,000 for seated events

(Kieren Elsdon at Grontmij)

Menuhin Hall
A new 316-seat auditorium with the acoustic qualities of international concert halls.

LocationCobham, Surrey
ClientYehudi Menuhin School
ArchitectBurrell Foley Fischer
SectorCulture/Theatre
Date2006
Image creditMichael Popper
AwardsRIBA 2006
BCI Small Building Project Award 2006

Designed for the pupils of this renowned school for gifted young musicians to experience performing to larger audiences in future but in an intimate familiar environment. The building is mechanically ventilated using the rake of the stalls as a fresh air plenum, whose thermal mass moderates temperatures in warmer weather.

(Michael Popper at Michael Popper Associates)

Stratford Circus
Refurbishment of foyer, public toilets and entrance

LocationStratford, London
ClientLB Newham
ArchitectDelvendahl Martin Architects
SectorCulture/Theatres
Date2015
Image creditDelvendahl Martin Architects

Arts Council funded upgrade of the popular arts venue in east London.

York Theatre Royal
Refurbishment of the auditorium and front of house areas of the Grade II listed theatre

LocationYork
ClientYork Theatre Royal
ArchitectDe Matos Ryan
SectorCulture/Theatres/Listed
Date2016
Image creditHuffton and Crow
AwardsAJ Retrofit finalist

New services were installed throughout and included the incorporation of displacement ventilation under the new stalls seating platform.