Home - First Street
Home is the new residence of the
Cornerhouse Arts Centre and the Library Theatre, both
organizations having been either dispossessed of their
former home or having moved on to bigger and better
things. Located within the First Street
development, the building stands on a former
brownfield site once the Gaythorn Gas Works.
HOME says that it is. "...
for curiosity seekers, for lovers of the dramatic,
the digital and the deeply engaging; for radicals
and reciprocators," adding that, “...
Our two new theatres will be a playful platform
for new, commissioned work. Our five screens will
light up with challenging, independent, provoking
film work. The gallery space will be home to the
very best in contemporary art. The food
will, of course, be delicious.”
The building's Dutch architects,
Mecanooo, say of the project that, "... HOME
has been designed to allow for the commissioning,
production and presentation complex artistic
projects, as well as the hosting of large scale
cultural events. Its striking exterior acts
like a beacon, while the welcoming public spaces
and social areas within are designed to be
inviting to all; it is a cultural
home. Connecting the First Street zone with
the city centre, the building’s characteristic,
triangular shape creates a strong visual
identity. The iridescent glazed facade
adorned with irregularly spaced fins opens up
where public areas are located, giving the
building a dynamic appearance. A terrace is
located beneath the large overhang, connecting the
café bar to the public square that can be used for
outdoor cultural events."
Below the statue of Friedrich Engels outside Home. |