



22.04.2021
In a recently published article on Building Magazine titled 'Rethinking Design: putting the fun back into the future', Director Simon Erridge gave his insight on how the hospitality and leisure sectors will adapt to post-covid restrictions but continue to be a place for excitement, wellbeing and social interaction.
The article mentions our built projects such as Storyhouse, The Old Vic Theatre and in-progress projects including Woolwich Creative District and Hertford Theatre as key examples. The future of cultural venues will see them be a place for multi-experience and a contribution to the local community; something that is intertwined in the design of cultural projects at Bennetts Associates. The effect of Covid has reiterated this in a larger scale and as Simon highlights, the venues that have fared best during lockdown and uncertainty are those that can serve multiple purposes.
“It’s not just about offering a night out or an evening performance, but about being civically engaged, all-day venues for everybody in the community and contributing to the town’s identity. I think culture will play a really critical part in the rebirth of urban centres,” - Simon Erridge
Read the full article on Building here.
View Project
2020 -
The major cultural hub for East Herfordshire will take shape as five distinct blocks wrapped around the ’malthouse' fly tower.
View Project
2015
Bennetts Associates has worked with the Old Vic theatre to carry out a refresh of the existing foyer spaces whilst funding is being secured for a major transformation project.
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2017 - 2021
A new creative hub on the site of the historic Royal Arsenal in Woolwich
View Project
2017
A major new civic cultural hub in Chester, presenting drama, film and literature