ARTS & CULTURE Case Study

Storyhouse, Chester

Storyhouse is a multi-award winning cultural building designed to maximise the opportunity of multi-function activity.

The original parts of the building were constructed as an art deco Odeon cinema in 1936, and have now been restored, extended and renovated into a library, two state of the art theatres, a cinema, library, restaurant and two bars.  

PROJECT OVERVIEW

CLIENT:
Cheshire West and Chester Council / Arts Council England

PROJECT TEAM:
Architect: Bennetts Associates

SERVICES PROVIDED:
Project Monitor

PROJECT VALUE:
£30 million 

KEY INFORMATION

Self Service is a key theme throughout the building which includes theatre and cinema ticketing solutions as well as self-service library terminals.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Winner of the RIBA National Award and Civic Trusts Award
• Building Awards Refurbishment Project of the Year
• Adaptable Auditorium Space providing 800 seat Proscenium Arch or 500 seat Thrust

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