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The Piece Hall Transformation Project

Transforming the Grade I-listed Piece Hall into a thriving cultural event space

Halifax, UK

Forward-thinking Calderdale Council wanted to reimagine the Grade I-listed Piece Hall and its external spaces into a landmark visitor destination. At the heart of this multi-award-winning mixed-use space, we have created a new public space for citizens to revel in outdoor concerts and events. The square has fast become a focal point for the town.

Award

Year

The Historic England Angel Award - Best Rescue of a Historic Building

2017

The Historic England Angel Award - UK Overall Winner

2017

RIBA Yorkshire Building of the Year Award

2018

RIBA Yorkshire Conservation Award

2018

International Light Design Awards, Community and Public Realm Project of the Year

2018

Halifax Civic Trust Award

2018

RICS Yorkshire & Humber Award for Best Project Overall

2018

RICS Yorkshire & Humber Award for Regeneration

2018

Natural Stone Award

2018

Landscape Institute Award - Heritage and Conservation - Highly Commended

2018

The Academy of Urbanism Great Place award

2022

Academy of Urbanism - Great Place Award

2022

Above: Tour de Yorkshire departure, at the Piece Hall, Halifax, copyright Bruce Fitzgerald, credit the Piece Hall Trust

Below: CGI from 2011 of the proposed changes

Project details

Title

The Piece Hall Transformation Project

Client

Calderdale Council

Status

Complete

Project team

LDN Architects, Buro Happold

Gillespies team

Jim Gibson, Warren Chapman, Jon Freeman

Photography

David Millington, Gillespies, Paul White and The Piece Hall Trust. Film by Halo Vu