Whitworth Art Gallery
LABOUR, PLANT, MATERIALS AND MASONRY SUPPORT.
DIVISION
CLIENT
ISG
VALUE
£1.0m
DURATION
30 weeks
Overview
This multi award winning scheme included the refurbishment of the existing Art Gallery in addition to a new extension to complement its surroundings. 90,000 ‘Whitworth blend’ bricks where produced especially for this contract. The intricate brickwork pattern draws inspiration from the gallery’s extensive textile collection, in particular the ‘slash and stich’ work, which is made from handmade matching specials.
The refurbished gallery won three RIBA North West Awards, a RIBA National Award and The Art Fund Prize for Museum of the Year in addition to the SUPREME AWARD and BEST PUBLIC & EDUCATION BUILDING at The Brick Awards 2015.
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Head Office
Victoria House
3 Huntsman Drive
Irlam
Greater Manchester
M44 5EG
T: 0161 776 6940
Yorkshire Office
Unit 2, Calder Close
Calder Park
Durkar
Wakefield
WF4 3BA
T: 01924 682 007
Liverpool Office
4101 Charlotte House
Queens Dock Business Village
67-83 Norfolk Street
Liverpool
L1 0BG
T: 0151 706 0713
