20 September 2006
Civic Trust Awards Commendation 2006 - Hackney Empire

The redevelopment of Frank Matcham’s Grade ll* listed theatre included the provision of an orchestra pit, backstage facilities, disabled access, refurbished dressing rooms, education workspace and improvements to front-of-house, support and social facilities. A new air handling plantroom on the roof recirculates some extract air to reduce energy. To preserve the opulent interior decoration, the services design made use of existing fortuitous voids for distribution routes.

Tim Ronalds Architects.

Link: Civic Trust website