Construction of art and cultural center HOME completed

May 22nd, 2015

The construction of the new art and cultural center HOME is completed. On May 21 is the official opening of HOME. Besides two theaters with 450 and 150 seats, there are five cinemas, a café and a lobby an art gallery, studio and teaching spaces and a square for outdoor performances.

The project brings together two existing cultural institutions, the renowned Manchester Library Theatre Company and art house cinema Cornerhouse. The center will also accommodate large cultural festivals and international events including the Manchester International Festival.

The design is from Mecanoo architecten from Delft, who won the first prize in the international architecture competition. Theateradvies was involved as theater consultant by the design of the theater and cinema halls.