The National Theatre Learning Centres London

CLIENT

NATIONAL THEATRE

COMPLETION DATE

APRIL 2015

The National Theatre NT Future Project is a major reworking of a significant Grade II* listed building dating from the 1970s. It includes extensions and major remodelling alongside restoration and refurbishment of existing spaces. It illustrates our ability to work both pragmatically and creatively with existing buildings, to deliver effective transformation and create award-winning architecture. The newly created Clore Learning Centre provides dedicated education, participation and making spaces for schools, colleges and members of the public, within the Theatre itself. It contains two large, flexible studios, one of which doubles as an extension to the reconfigured and expanded Dorfman theatre foyer. The language of the spaces is relaxed and informal, incorporating existing structure, rooflights and windows, but carefully upgraded for improved acoustic and technical performance. Both studios are connected directly to the foyer with its new catering facilities, establishing a lively and convivial hub throughout the day and evening. The building includes performance spaces, studios, administrative offices, meeting rooms, workshops, education spaces and social spaces. The departmental structure of the NT reflects that of a University with the consequent need to balance the specific requirements of each department with the constraints of the overall organisation to maximise effective space utilisation.

SELECTED AWARDS

RIBA NATIONAL AWARD

CIVIC TRUST AWARD

RICS LONDON AWARD

THE STAGE AWARD: THEATRE

BUILDING OF THE YEAR