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Won in an open design competition, the Bridgewater Concert Hall steps down to the waterside concourse, and is complemented on the opposite side by a prestigious office development and canalside cafe.“This 2,400 seat concert hall makes a magnificent statement on the role of music in the cultural life of Manchester and contributes a new focal point to the city. The prominent, freestanding structure of the hall makes a dramatic impression on the new civic space beyond the building. Particularly at night, the extensive glazing to the foyers brings the hall to life and provides a brilliant advertisement for the concerts within. A glazed prow soars above the entrance and this theatrical quality is carried through into the interior. The foyers are organised on two principal levels, each with a mezzanine above, and these are linked by a grand staircase. Artworks have been incorporated in the public spaces and a journey through the interior affords an exciting range of views and experiences. Bridgewater Hall is a building of great cultural significance and civic presence. It has been designed with impressive technical assurance and provides not only a world-class venue for symphony and choral music but also a striking new monument for the people of Manchester.”1998 Civic Trust Award Assessor Statement
Won in an open design competition, the Bridgewater Concert Hall steps down to the waterside concourse, and is complemented on the opposite side by a prestigious office development and canalside cafe.
“This 2,400 seat concert hall makes a magnificent statement on the role of music in the cultural life of Manchester and contributes a new focal point to the city. The prominent, freestanding structure of the hall makes a dramatic impression on the new civic space beyond the building. Particularly at night, the extensive glazing to the foyers brings the hall to life and provides a brilliant advertisement for the concerts within. A glazed prow soars above the entrance and this theatrical quality is carried through into the interior. The foyers are organised on two principal levels, each with a mezzanine above, and these are linked by a grand staircase. Artworks have been incorporated in the public spaces and a journey through the interior affords an exciting range of views and experiences. Bridgewater Hall is a building of great cultural significance and civic presence. It has been designed with impressive technical assurance and provides not only a world-class venue for symphony and choral music but also a striking new monument for the people of Manchester.”
1998 Civic Trust Award Assessor Statement