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
