Architect |
Mecanoo |
Date Built |
2015 |
Location |
2 Tony Wilson Street |
Description |
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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."
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