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A r t s A r c h i t e c t u r e

....the thought behind form

Architecture and Interior Design

Arts Architecture International Ltd The Admiral’s Offi ces The Historic Dockyard Chatham Kent ME4 4TZ United Kingdom

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Ar t s A r c h i t e c t u r e

‘As pigments are but the vehicle of painting, so is building but the vehicle of architecture, which is the thought behind

form, embodied and realised for the purpose of its manifestation and transmission.’

- W.R.Lethaby

Architecture is all too often seen as an isolated, elitist art-form that often values style over content.

ArtsArchi tecture places architecture within a continuum of heritage, including visual and performing arts. We seek to

create buildings and spaces in which the arts can fl ourish, complementing the art-forms they house.




What We Do




ArtsArchitecture is a design and consultancy practice specialising in

buildings for the arts and education, as well as one-off houses and

residential developments. Unlike most traditional architects or designers,

we also provide consultancy services for feasibility studies, project

development and brief-writing for museums, galleries, theatres and

performance venues, and other public buildings.

We offer a wide range of services for commissions, including:

• Architectural Design

• Interior Design

• Museum Exhibition Design

• Theatre and Auditorium Planning

• Brief-writing and Project Development

• Project Management

• Conservation Plans

• Feasibility and Option Studies

• Access Audits

What We Think

Listening is at the core of our approach. We come to every project with an open

mind and believe that good design arises from a thorough understanding of the

needs and aspirations of the user client. Our job is to help them to visualise

their needs and express their ideas, and to give them concrete form through a

careful balance of innovation and practicality.

That is why we like to be involved in projects from the early stages, helping

develop the brief and preparing options studies before developing appropriate

aesthetic solutions.

As well as designing new buildings and spaces, we are particularly experienced

in working with existing structures, many of them listed or in historic settings. We

believe in design that responds to and complements the existing environment

whilst avoiding self-conscious pastiche. We adopt a pragmatic approach in

resolving potential confl icts in achieving access and DDA compliance in historic

buildings.

We are also committed to design for sustainability and encourage clients to

incorporate sustainable energy principles in the design of their buildings where

possible.

Our passion for heritage and cultural arts, together with a deep commitment

to the fulfi lment of our clients’ individual needs in the creation of their built

environment, lie at the heart of the ArtsArchitecture ethos.




Who We AreD i r e c t o r

David Wright BA Dip Arch RIBA FRSA

ArtsArchitecture Director David Wright has over 20 years’ professional

experience, gained almost exclusively in the arts sector. A Chartered Architect

and member of the Royal Institute of British Architects, David has designed,

built and refurbished many high-profi le arts buildings in the UK and abroad.

Formerly a Partner of RHWL Partnership, where he led teams in the restoration

of the Brighton Dome & Museum and the London Coliseum, he founded his

own architecture and consultancy practice ArtsArchitecture in 2005. He has

subsequently designed the new National Museum of Oman and the exhibition

fi t-out of a new Islamic Exhibition Gallery and Study Centre for the Sultanate

of Brunei.

David’s work includes museums, galleries, conference and exhibition facilities,

theatres and concert halls. David applies the same rigour and attention to detail

to projects whatever the size.

He has developed a specialism in conservation and refurbishment of listed

buildings, including the Brighton Dome and Corn Exchange (listed Grade 1),

London Coliseum and Lyceum Theatre Sheffi eld (listed Grade 2*). He also

designs bespoke light fi ttings and furnishings.

David is supported by a technical team of architectural and interior design staff

based at ArtsArchitecture’s studio in Chatham Historic Dockyard.

SPECIALISMS

• Design of Museums, Galleries and Performing Arts Venues

• Project Initiation and Brief-writing

• Project Management

• Regeneration / Refurbishment of Listed and Historic Buildings

• Design of bespoke interiors, furniture, light fi ttings




Who We AreA s s o c i a t e P r a c t i c e s

Photo: Martin Charles Photos: JJA / Electrosonic




Exhibition Design:

Landscape Design:

Graphic Design:

Multi-Media:

Theatre Planning and Engineering:

Cost Consultancy:

Audience Development Plans, Business

Plans, Options Appraisals, Lottery Bids:

Jasper Jacob Associates

Cracknell

Designmap

Philip Simpson Design Ltd

Good Looking Pictures

Electrosonic Ltd

Theatre Projects Consultants

Theatreplan LLP

Jackson Coles

DBA Consulting

Kingston Smith Ltd

David Pratley Associates

Whetstone Group

When required, we collaborate with other highly experienced consultant fi rms

and individuals to provide a seamless ‘one-stop shop’ service.

Some of those we work with include:

Our architectural team offi ce is based in the amazing 80-acre Chatham Historic

Dockyard, a heritage site of international importance and at the heart of Chatham’s

current bid for UNESCO World Heritage designation.

To get to us by car, follow the brown anchor signs from the A2 (via the Medway

Tunnel) or M2 (via Chatham town centre) and enter the Dockyard by either North or

Main Entrances. Drive through to the car park adjacent to the helicopter and park.

You are now opposite the Admiral’s Offi ces.

Chatham is served by high-speed trains from London St Pancras International (40

minutes) and by Southeast Trains from London Victoria (48 minutes). From the sta-

tion it is a 5-minute taxi ride or 15-minute walk to the Main Gate.




The Admiral’s offi ces

Where We Are

S e l e c t e d P r o j e c t s




The National Museum

Situated on a prestige site in the centre of Old Muscat, this

National Museum sets out to showcase the cultural heritage

of Oman from prehistoric times to the present day. The

ceremonial entrance faces down a new boulevard to the Al

Alam Palace.

The main public entrance faces a ceremonial square and is

fl anked by arched arcades. A double-height reception hall

leads on to a central courtyard, ‘The Land and the People’

- an air-conditioned triple-height space around which the

galleries are arrayed. The courtyard celebrates the many

regional variations of indigenous Omani architecture. The

surrounding permanent galleries are arranged on two levels.

The ground fl oor galleries include Arms and Armour, explaining

Oman’s military past, Maritime History, showcasing Oman’s

trading heritage, and Civilisation In The Making, highlighting

the architecture of forts and domestic buildings together with

the afl aj irrigation systems.

An Archaeological Timeline - a helical stair giving an overview

of 10,000 years of Omani prehistory and history, surrounding

a circular glass lift - brings people up to the fi rst fl oor galleries,

beginning with the prehistoric tombs of Bat and Al-Khatam,

the Land of Frankincense, Prehistoric Civilisations, The

Splendours of Islam, and Oman and The World (the stories of

its relations with the West, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent).

The story culminates with the Al Bu Said Dynasty and the

creation of modern Oman (‘The Renaissance’).

Further galleries are devoted to fi ne art, including works by

contemporary Omani artists, an ‘Intangible Heritage’ Gallery

devoted to music and oral history, and the Collections Gallery,

a large open storage area with facilities for collection study.




Museums and Visitor Centres

Other facilities include a 400m2 temporary exhibition gallery,

shop and a corporate entertainment suite. The Education

Centre contains two classrooms fully-equipped with AV

and wet areas, a subdivisible fl exible space for receptions,

exhibitions, meetings and seminars, and an 80-seat lecture

theatre.

Back of house accommodation includes spaces for curatorial,

administrative and educational teams, collection handling

and storage facilities, a research library and a conservation

studio.

A separate cafe wing overlooks a courtyard garden featuring

outdoor exhibits.

Arts Architecture were appointed as Design Architects for the

project in 2007 and have gone on to collaborate with interior

and exhibition designers Jasper Jacob Associates on the

design of the galleries, public spaces and education centre.

Other facilitncluding facilities for school parties, seminar rooms

and an 80-seat lecture theatre plus curatorial, administrative

and collections management facilities. A cafe wing will

overlook a courtyard garden.Other facilities include a 500m2




Client Ministry of Heritage and Culture, Oman

Area 9500m2

Status On site (completion 2012)

Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

ArtsArchitecture is currently working in association with Jasper

Jacob Associates on the interior fi t-out design of a prestigeous

new exhibition and research centre in Brunei, in conjunction

with Pei Partnership Architects of New York.

The principal objective is the creation of a new home and study

centre for the Sultan of Brunei’s collection of Qur’ans and

Islamic manuscripts. The Exhibition Gallery will display and

interpret the collection in a series of nine galleries, each taking

the teachings of the Qur’an as a starting point.The collections

also include fossils and minerals, astronomical and scientifi c

instruments, ceremonial walking sticks and prayer beads.

Galleries include ‘The Wisdom of the Mukmin King’(an

introduction based around the present Sultan’s vision for the

country’s Islamic development), ‘The Holy Qur’an’, ‘Al-Anbiyah’

(the story of the Prophets), ‘The Companions and Followers’

(The companions of the Prophet, the Caliphates and the

Imams), ‘Knowledge Heritage’ (the story of Islamic scholarship

and Sufi sm), ‘Al-Haramain’ (The holy sites of Mecca and

Medina and the Haj), ‘The Greatness of God’ (creation of the

universe, geological evolution and natural history), ‘Unveiling

the Mysteries’ (Islamic astronomy, exploration, surveying and

time-keeping) and ‘Islamic Architecture, Art and Design’.

The display will include a range of interpretive elements such

as touch tables, multi-screen and immersive projections,

sound cones and touch screen interactives to complement

and enhance understanding of the collection. We collaborated

closely with JJA’s Museology consultants in evolving an

interpretive narrative and gallery planning concept.




Islamic Exhibition CentreMuseums and Visitor Centres




Client Government of Brunei

Area 3500m2 (Exhibition)/1200m2 (Ancillary )

Status Ongoing

In addition, our brief includes the fi t-out design of a number

of other areas, including the group orientation area, shop,

specialist spaces for storage, conservation, digitization and

cataloguing of the collections.

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

We have designed a new visitor centre for Hawes in North

Yorkshire working with exhibition designers JJA. The Centre

contains a permanent educational exhibition focussing on the

local sheep farming industry, as well as craft-related retail units

and managed workspaces, temporary exhibition space, and a

100-cover refectory coupled with a multi-purpose community

space. The community space can be used separately for fi lm

shows, talks and exhibitions, or opened up with the refectory

to provide a large space for private functions.

The development has been designed to appear as a series

of individual buildings rather than one large mass, to reduce

the overall visual impact in what is otherwise a domestic-scale

environment. The refectory block draws on Cistercian Abbeys,

with an octagonal form, buttresses and pyramidal roof.

By contrast, the block containing managed workspace

and lettable commercial units has taken the local domestic

vernacular as its cue, using pitched roofs, gables and dressed

stone window and door openings. Two other blocks, a large

one containing the exhibition area and retail units and a

smaller one containing the Community Hall, are steel-framed

structures with fl at roofs behind massive Yorkstone walls.

The development will include sustainability features including

wool Insulation, dry urinals, grey water recycling, solar water

and biomass heating, and a sedum roof.

Client Rejuvenate Wensleydale

Area / Est. Cost 2250m2 / £3.5m

Status Scheme Design




Visitor Centre Hawes, N YorksMuseums and Visitor Centres

Golden Web Foundation Abu Dhabi

ArtsArchitecture and JJA have developed a brief and concept

plan for a new permanent headquarters for the Golden Web

Foundation, a worldwide cultural resource and academic

research facility for Islamic art and architecture.

The headquarters building will house a museum and permanent

exhibition showcasing art and architectural development in the

Islamic world, divided into twelve regions, each with their own

gallery and courtyard garden, disposed around a central space

dedicated to the common themes of geometry and pattern.

In addition to the Museum, there will be a 100-room

postgraduate college, a 40-room guest house, a Learning

Centre including a reference library, online study suite and

exhibition area, a 400-seat Auditorium, seminar rooms, cafe,

restaurant, craft souq, Foundation offi ces and a mosque. A

central circulation spine unites the facilities.

The accommodation will be disposed around a series of

courtyards in the Islamic style, creating both contemplative

and vibrant elements within the whole.

Client Golden Web FoundationArea 22,000m2 approxStatus Study




Museums and Visitor Centres

ArtsArchitecture and JJA developed a concept design for a

new memorial museum to the late Sheikh Zayed of Abu Dhabi,

founder of the United Arab Emirates, for a design comptition

run by UNESCO.

The design is an iconic form representing a ‘paradise garden’

or oasis contained between two gently curving walls forming

a raised plinth. The visitor ascends a great fl ight of steps

to the raised level and enters through a formal gate to the

courtyard beyond. Here they fi nd an infi nity pool fl anked by

palm trees, with a golden pavilion in the centre reached by

an elegant bridge.

At the other end of the pool stands the Library, with a tensile

roof inspired by the Bedouin tent. The pavilion gives access

vis escalator and lift to the exhibition galleries that lie partly

underground beneath the pool.

The galleries contain an exhibition celebrating the Sheikh’s

life, a modern art gallery and displays about Abu Dhabi and

the other Emirates, and culminate in a grand staircase that

carries the visitor up again into the Library building.

At the centre of the Library is, a four-storey symbolic ‘casket’

containing the Sheikh Zayed Archive itself. A public reading

room, restaurant and shop are disposed around this core, with

views out to the gardens. In addition, there are a number of

lecture halls and seminar rooms, prayer rooms, curatorial and

collection storage facilities within the plinth.

Client UNESCO / Government of Abu DhabiArea 25,000m2 approxStatus Design Competition

Contract Value £30 million approx




Sheikh Zayed Museum Abu DhabiMuseums and Visitor Centres

In 2008-9, ArtsArchitecture worked in collaboration with Theatre

Projects Consultants to produce the outline design and theatre

planning for a new 1800-seat show theatre for the Galaxy

Casino development in Macau, China. ArtsArchitecture’s role

was to develop the front of house and backstage planning

within an envelope prescribed by the overall master-planning

architect, Simon Kwan Associates.

The theatre has been designed to accommodate both regular

entertainment shows for the casino customers as well as

occasional award ceremonies, and the need to accommodate

various levels of VIP guests was an important factor in planning

the circulation and auditorium.

Our foyer concept expresses the outer wall of the auditorium

and envelops it in a 3-storey colonnade overlooking a grand

entrance atrium space containing the vertical circulation to

the upper tiers. The side walls of the auditorium continue out

as punctured screens, behind which are positioned a series

of refreshment spaces. A large skylight window set against

the curved auditorium wall allows daylight to fl ood down into

the atrium space.

Backstage and administrative accommodation has also been

comprehensively planned and a fi re strategy including detailed

calculation of means of escape incorporated into the overall

planning of the casino complex.

Client Macau Galaxy

Area 14000m2

Status Ongoing




Galaxy Show Theatre Macau Theatres and Auditoria

In August 2006 we were asked to work with Theatreplan

LLP in realising the delivery of the 750-seat auditorium in

this new-build development designed by Glenn Howells

Architects. The project was being built under a Design and

Construct form of contract and time was of the essence.

We quickly provided an interior fi nishes concept and house

lighting scheme for the auditorium, together with design of

bespoke light fi ttings, and proceeded with an ongoing role

monitoring the installation on site. The theatre opened in

April 2007 and is a great success.

Client: South Bedfordshire District Council

Completed: March 2007

Contract Value: £10m approx.




Grove Theatre DunstableTheatres and Auditoria

In 2006 ArtsArchitecture prepared a Concept Design for a

National Theatre, as part of the 20,000m2 Cultural Plaza

development at Seeb, on the outskirts of Muscat, capital of

the Sultanate of Oman.

The main auditorium seats up to 550 in two tiers and is oriented

toward drama, spoken word and smaller musical productions.

It features an adjustable proscenium 10-14m wide opening

onto a 15m x 25m stage with a 40-bar fl y tower, a forestage

elevator capable of forming an orchestra pit for up to 35

musicians and a full stage basement.

Alongside the main theatre there is a fl exible 180-seat studio/

rehearsal room, generous public foyers and VIP/corporate

entertainment spaces. Backstage there are permanent

dressing spaces for up to 50, together with an artists’ lounge,

technical support, scenery and costume storage. Adjacent is a

public restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating areas,

together with prayer rooms serving the whole complex.

The design is based on a simple geometry of the circle within

the square. The circular drum of the auditorium is expressed

within a surrounding double-height foyer space, in turn

enclosed with a two-storey colonnade, alluding to a traditional

internal courtyard space. The auditorium is clad in blue glass

panels, forming a striking contrast with the polished plaster

of the adjacent foyer. The refreshment and circulation areas

have views of the external public plaza with daylight levels

controlled by heavy screening and canopies.

Client Ministry of Heritage and Culture, Oman

Area 6500m2

Status Concept Desgin




National Theatre Muscat, OmanTheatres and Auditoria

The Thatched House is a 1930’s Romantic Revival style

detached house on a hill with wide views over the Hempstead

Valley. ArtsArchitecture was commissioned to design a major

extension, providing an integrated double garage and utility

room, an open plan kitchen/dining area and extended living

room, a new master bedroom with ensuite walk-in shower

room and a conservatory.

The two-storey garage and bedroom extension has been

designed in the same style as the original house and extends

the existing thatched roof in an L-shaped form. Nestling

into this is a single-storey block constructed in oak framing,

providing the additional ground fl oor living space with a fl at

roof acting as a balcony to the master bedroom above.

The Master Bedroom has an open vaulted ceiling and a

panoramic window taking advantage of the views to the

southeast.

Oak framing is also used for the conservatory, which is

topped off with a lead roof complementing the leadwork on

the thatched area.

Client: Mr and Mrs L Riser

Completed: March 2011

Contract Value: Private




The Thatched House ChathamHousing

ArtsArchitecture has produced the design and submitted a

planning application for a residential development of 24 fl ats

and maisonettes on a site currently occupied by largely-

disused commercial premises. The New Road frontage

consists of three Victorian terrraced properties of good

proportions whose ground fl oors are currently occupied by

shop fronts. To the rear, the properties have been extended

with an agglomeration of fl at roof blocks of no architectural

merit.

In our proposal, the original New Road block is converted

into twelve fl ats. The frontage is restored, the shop windows

replaced with period-style sash windows to match those above

in style, and entrances to the ground fl oor fl ats created using

period-style doors with fan lights above.

The rear extensions are demolished and replaced with

a new build residential block of nine flats above three

maisonettes, facing onto The Paddock. Taking advantage of

the considerable fall across the site, two levels of residents’

parking are introduced between the New Road and Paddock

blocks, above which is a roof deck forming a private and

secure amenity space, with planting, seating and a children’s

play area.

The materials used for the new build elements include yellow

London stock with red brick soldier features, redolent of the

existing New Road elevation, together with a mix of western

red cedar tongue-and-groove boarding, terracotta tiles and

self-coloured render panels. The roof is fi nished with powder-

coated aluminium panels.aluminium panels.

Client Private

Area 3250m2

Status Planning Approved




New Road Housing ChathamHousing

In addition to architectural design, we provide a range of

consultancy services for arts venues, including:

• Brief-writing

• Existing building appraisals

• Feasibility and option studies

• Conservation statements and plans

• Access audits and DDA advice

• Museum planning

• Theatre planning

• Auditorium interiors

• Sightline studies

• Seating studies

• Bespoke light fi tting design

• Signage and graphics

Hellenic Cosmos Theatre

In July 2005 we were invited to produce an alternative design for a fl exible 1000-

seat auditorium for the Hellenic Cosmos project (currently on site). In conjunction

with Theatreplan LLP we produced a highly-adaptable ‘kit of parts’ enabling the

space to be reconfi gured to proscenium, courtyard and in-the-round forms utilising

mobile seating towers, bleacher seats and wagons. A rehearsal room facility has

been designed for the basement beneath the auditorium.

West Kowloon Cultural District

In early 2010 we were asked by Theatre Projects to write schedules of

accommodation for 19 performing arts venues for West Kowloon, Hong Kong, for

incorporation in a new masterplan by Foster Associates. We were subsequently

asked to plan four of them - a concert hall, opera house, lyric theatre and chinese

opera centre - to concept level for inclusion in the masterplan.

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Client: Foundation of the Hellenic World

Service: Theatre planning

Client: Theatre Projects Consultants

Service: Brief Writing, Theatre planning




Athens Onassis Theatre

In 2007 we acted as sub-consultants to Burrell Foley Fischer for the development

of interior planning of a new performing arts complex in Athens for the Onassis

Foundation. Our work primarily entailed auditorium planning studies for the Studio

Theatre, for which a fl exible space was required, capable of housing drama, smale

scale dance and chamber recitals as well as fi lm shows.

Client: Burrell Foley Fischer

Service: Theatre planning, Auditorium interiors

Theatre PlanningConsultancy

Royal Engineers’ Museum, Gillingham

The Royal Engineers’ Museum and Library are housed in

historic buildings within the grounds of the Royal School of

Military Engineering in Kent. Whilst the museum is open to the

public, the library is currrently housed in unsuitable premises

and the unique collection of books, maps and documents are

stored in poor environmental conditions and are not easily

accessible.

We have helped to prepare a bid for Heritage Lottery funding

to consolidate the Museum and Library collections within the

same building, with new stores and reading rooms for the

library and archives, together with redisplays of the First and

Second World War galleries. Our work included making a 3D

computer ‘fl y-through’ of the scheme.




Thackray Museum, Leeds

The Thackray Museum is the largest medical museum in the

UK and contains a unique collection of artefacts associated

with surgery and medicine. It is housed in a grand Victorian

building that began life as the Leeds Union Workhouse.

In 2003-4 David Wright carried out a Development Study

for the museum whilst with RHWL LLP. The study included

a new Education Centre to cater for the large number of

school parties using the Museum. Proposals were also made

for additional artefact storage, including a new large object

store, open access and research facilities and curatorial

accommodation. After forming ArtsArchitecture, David was

retained as architectural consultant for the project.

Other Studies and Lottery BidsConsultancy

David Wright was the Design Team Leader for the

redevelopment of Brighton’s Grade 1 Listed Dome and Corn

Exchange. Originally built in 1804 as a stable block and

riding house for the adjacent Royal Pavilion, these buildings

are of national signifi cance. The Dome was converted into a

concert hall in 1867 whilst the riding house became a fl at fl oor

exhibition hall and one-time roller skating rink.

Major alterations were carried out to the Dome in the 1930s

(Robert Atkinson, architect) resulting in an Art Deco interior

added to the Indian Regency shell.

The 2002 refurbishment included transformation of the 1800-

seat auditorium, yielding vastly-improved sightlines, a much-

enlarged stage area, and the introduction of mobile elements

that allow the space to be used as concert hall, lyric theatre

and fl at fl oor pop venue as required. Completely new technical

systems, seating and interior fi nishes were installed.Photos: Martin Charles




Selected Earlier Work David Wright

The Corn Exchange was restored to its 1860’s appearance

and a fl exible performance space created using completely

demountable components. These can be used to form a 300-

seat end-stage theatre on raked bleachers with hemp rigging

and production lighting on trusses suspended between a

series of fl oor-mounted towers. The space is equally at home

housing promenade productions, conferences, exhibitions

and banqueting.

The project was undertaken when David was with RHWL’s arts

team, where he was a Director until founding Arts Architecture

in 2005.

Contract Value: £22 million

Client: Brighton Festival Society

Completed: 2002

Photos: Martin Charles




Brighton Dome and Corn Exchange

David Wright was the Design Team Leader for the refurbishment

and extension of Brighton Museum and Art Gallery. This is a

regional museum with a collection of international importance,

including fi ne and decorative arts, fashion, world cultures and

local history. They are contained within a Grade 2* listed

building, part of the Royal Pavilion estate.

The work included the insertion of a modern entrance foyer

and shop, provision of a new extension containing object

handling, education and curatorial facilities and a new timber-

clad teaching pavilion nestling between the mature trees of

the Royal Pavilion gardens. Further phases included fully-

upgraded collections storage, a Friends’ room, a Local History

Study Centre and full restoration of the historically-sensitive

fabric as well as insertion of new lifts and building services.

David was personally responsible for the negotiations with

statutory authorities and heritage bodies in successfully

resolving the differing needs of museum operations, building

fabric conservation, physical access and DDA compliance,

and collections management.

Photos: Martin Charles





Photos: (Upper L, R) Martin Charles; (Lower L) Robin Rye

The collections were completely redisplayed in a phased

series of new galleries. David worked closely with Jasper

Jacob Associates who were responsible for gallery designs.

This project was carried out when David was with RHWL

LLP, where he was a Director until founding ArtsArchitecture

in 2005.

Client Brighton and Hove Council

Status Completed 2003

Contract Value £6.5m (building) / £1.6m (galleries)




Brighton Museum and Art Gallery

Qatar International Convention Centre London Coliseum


Client: English National Opera

Completed: 2004

Role: Design Team Leader

Restoration of the 100-year old Grade 2* listed masterwork

of Frank Matcham. In addition to provision of new public

foyers and restoration of the historic facades and interior, the

project included the complete renewal of technical and house

lighting systems and introduction of new air conditioning to

the auditorium. The main auditorium roof was also partly

renewed.


Client: Qatar Foundation

Status: Tendered 2005

Role: Design Director

Prince Edward Theatre

Renovation of a 1650-seat theatre built in 1930, to become

a first-class West End musical receiving house for Sir

Cameron Mackintosh. The work included major alterations

to the auditorium, including additional boxes, new interior

fi nishes and house lighting, acoustic panels and technical

installations. The front of house was also completely

refurbished, with new bars and box offi ce, and the exterior

was enhanced with a new canopy and lighting.

Contract Value: £3.3 million


Completed: 1993

Role: Project Architect

Scheme and Detail Design of a major international con-

vention centre for the State of Qatar, in collaboration with

Concept Architect Arata Isozaki. The project includes a

2500-seat plenary hall/lyric theatre, a 500-seat conference

hall/drama theatre, a 4000-seat fl exible convention/banquet

hall, a 4,500m2 exhibition hall, and 6 smaller halls of between

150 and 400 seats, as well as meeting rooms, VIP rooms

and other facilities.

Photo: Hufton Crow Photo: RHWL




Qatar International Convention Centre London Coliseum


Client: English National Opera

Completed: 2004

Role: Design Team Leader

Restoration of the 100-year old Grade 2* listed masterwork

of Frank Matcham. In addition to provision of new public

foyers and restoration of the historic facades and interior, the

project included the complete renewal of technical and house

lighting systems and introduction of new air conditioning to

the auditorium. The main auditorium roof was also partly

renewed.


Client: Qatar Foundation

Status: Tendered 2005

Role: Design Director

Prince Edward Theatre

Renovation of a 1650-seat theatre built in 1930, to become

a first-class West End musical receiving house for Sir

Cameron Mackintosh. The work included major alterations

to the auditorium, including additional boxes, new interior

fi nishes and house lighting, acoustic panels and technical

installations. The front of house was also completely

refurbished, with new bars and box offi ce, and the exterior

was enhanced with a new canopy and lighting.



Completed: 1993


Scheme and Detail Design of a major international con-

vention centre for the State of Qatar, in collaboration with

Concept Architect Arata Isozaki. The project includes a

2500-seat plenary hall/lyric theatre, a 500-seat conference

hall/drama theatre, a 4000-seat fl exible convention/banquet

hall, a 4,500m2 exhibition hall, and 6 smaller halls of between

150 and 400 seats, as well as meeting rooms, VIP rooms

and other facilities.

Photo: Hufton Crow Photo: RHWL





Creation of a modern arts

complex from the former

Winter Gardens, including

renovation of the 840-seat

Festival Theatre, creation of

a fl exible space, the Forum

Theatre, and a major atrium

foyer space.


Client: Malvern Theatres Trust

Completed: 1998

Role: Project Associate

Malvern Theatres

Refurbishment of the existing

bar and foyer areas and the

creation of a new extension

containing a foyer, bar and

corporate entertaining room

for the Butterfi eld Hall.

Warwick Arts Centre


Client: University of Warwick

Completed: 1996


Radical refurbishment of a Grade 2* listed 1100-seat WGR Sprague theatre built in 1897, including a new stage and backstage block, side foyer extension and complete remodelling of the front of house. The project won an

RIBA White Rose Award.

Sheffi eld Lyceum


Client: Lyceum Theatre Trust

Completed: 1990


Restoration and extension of

an 1150-seat Grade 2 listed

theatre, including enlarged

foyers and bars, auditorium

refurbishment and new

administrative offi ces.

New Theatre Cardiff


Client: Cardiff City Council

Completed: 1988


Redevelopment of a 1350-seat Grade 2* listed theatre, originally built in 1837 and remodelled by Frank Mat-cham. Work included provi-sion of new bars, restaurant and café as well as extension of the existing entrance and the insertion of a new grand

staircase.


Client: Newcastle City Council

Completed: 1988

Role: Project Architect, Phase 2

Newcastle Theatre Royal

Major redevelopment of a 1450-seat Grade 2 listed lyric theatre, including a large new-build extension with entrance hall, three bars, an extended stage, new dressing rooms and administration offices. An additional studio / rehearsal spaces was also created.

Bradford Alhambra

Photo: RHWL

Photo: RHWL

Photo: RHWL

Photo: RHWL Photo: RHWL

Photo: Martin Charles


Client: Bradford City Council

Completed: 1986

Role: Design (Front of House) / Site Architect




Creation of a modern arts

complex from the former

Winter Gardens, including

renovation of the 840-seat

Festival Theatre, creation of

a fl exible space, the Forum

Theatre, and a major atrium

foyer space.


Client: Malvern Theatres Trust

Completed: 1998

Role: Project Associate

Malvern Theatres

Refurbishment of the existing

bar and foyer areas and the

creation of a new extension

containing a foyer, bar and

corporate entertaining room

for the Butterfi eld Hall.

Warwick Arts Centre


Client: University of Warwick

Completed: 1996


Radical refurbishment of a Grade 2* listed 1100-seat WGR Sprague theatre built in 1897, including a new stage and backstage block, side foyer extension and complete remodelling of the front of house. The project won an

RIBA White Rose Award.

Sheffi eld Lyceum


Client: Lyceum Theatre Trust

Completed: 1990


Restoration and extension of

an 1150-seat Grade 2 listed

theatre, including enlarged

foyers and bars, auditorium

refurbishment and new

administrative offi ces.

New Theatre Cardiff


Client: Cardiff City Council

Completed: 1988


Redevelopment of a 1350-seat Grade 2* listed theatre, originally built in 1837 and remodelled by Frank Mat-cham. Work included provi-sion of new bars, restaurant and café as well as extension of the existing entrance and the insertion of a new grand

staircase.


Client: Newcastle City Council

Completed: 1988

Role: Project Architect, Phase 2

Newcastle Theatre Royal

Major redevelopment of a 1450-seat Grade 2 listed lyric theatre, including a large new-build extension with entrance hall, three bars, an extended stage, new dressing rooms and administration offices. An additional studio / rehearsal spaces was also created.

Bradford Alhambra

Photo: RHWL

Photo: RHWL

Photo: RHWL

Photo: RHWL Photo: RHWL

Photo: Martin Charles


Client: Bradford City Council

Completed: 1986

Role: Design (Front of House) / Site Architect




Theatres and Auditoriums

Studies And Consultancy

2003 Vaudeville Theatre, London Development study

LPO Orchestral Resource Centre Project development and site search

2001 Athens Opera House Brief and procurement consultancy

Oman Cultural Foundation Brief and development consultancy

1997 Sydney Theatre Royal Interior design consultancy

1996 Leeds Grand Theatre Development study

1995 Criterion Theatre, London Development study

Halifax Victoria Hall Development study

St James Theatre, Wellington, NZ Feasibility study

1994 Berlin Metropol Theatre Development study

Lyceum Theatre, London Feasibility study

Prince of Wales Theatre, London Development study

Sheffi eld Crucible Theatre Development study

1991 King’s Theatre Southsea Development study

Victoria Palace Theatre Development study

Interior Design and Fit-outs

1995 Camberley Arts Link Foyer fi t-out design

1994 Crewe Lyceum Theatre Interior design

1993 Manchester Bridgewater Hall Design of bespoke auditorium fi ttings

Sheffi eld Crucible Studio Foyer Foyer fi t-out design

1991 Wimbledon Theatre refurbishment Interior design

Project Inception And Master-Planning

2004 Belfast Grand Opera House refurbishment Concept design

1991 Chicken Shed Theatre Workshop, Enfi eld Outline planning concept

The Anvil, Basingstoke Brief-writing and auditorium concept

1984 Birmingham International Convention Centre Master-plan team member

Competitions

2004 West Kowloon Cultural District Design competition

2002 Abu Dhabi Heritage Theatre Design competition

1987 Shanghai Cultural Complex Design competition





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Victoria Palace Theatre

Berlin Metropol Theatre

Halifax Victoria Hall

LPO Orchestral Resource Centre

Vaudeville Theatre

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Birmingham ICC

Anvil, Basingstoke

Wimbledon Theatre

Bridgewater Hall

Camberley Arts Link

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Abu Dhabi Heritage Theatre

West Kowloon Cultural District

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