Open Door, a partnership between the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and British Council, is designed to promote and celebrate outstanding conservation work by emerging architects in mainland China and in the UK.
Shaftesbury Theatre – London, England
Bennetts Associates
Category 2: Heritage buildings built before 1901
This dramatic addition to the skyline of London’s West End is a feat of architectural and engineering prowess. To remain competitive in theatreland, the Grade II listed Edwardian theatre needed a retrofit to extend its performing capabilities. This was achieved by adding a new fly tower, to increase flying capacity from 12 to 35 tons, with new offices and plant rooms.
The Open Door project is aimed at architects who have been qualified for 10 years or less. It highlights the best of recent architectural heritage projects and the environmental and cultural benefits of building conservation. It also aims to foster knowledge sharing between expert practitioners in both countries, facilitating future UK-China dialogue on architecture and design.
Visit our website to learn more: https://www.architecture.com/my-local-riba/riba-international/Open-Door
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