Brixton House and Polka Theatre Shortlisted.
17 February 2023 RIBA Awards Shortlist announced
5 September 2022 Architects Journal - Building Study - ‘Theatre returns to Brixton to a packed house’
Architects’ Journal has published an in-depth building study of Brixton House, offering a closer look at the ideas, constraints, and innovations that shaped this new cultural venue.
From building above the Victoria Line to crafting acoustically isolated performance spaces, the piece explores how the team navigated complex technical challenges to deliver a substantial multi-purpose arts hub.
Architects’ Journal has published an in-depth building study of Brixton House, offering a closer look at the ideas, constraints, and innovations that shaped this new cultural venue.
From building above the Victoria Line to crafting acoustically isolated performance spaces, the piece explores how the team navigated complex technical challenges to deliver a substantial multi-purpose arts hub.
22 February 2022 Exploring Sustainable Theatre Design: Insights from Ed Wilson for the publication Building Conservation 2022
Partner, Ed Wilson explores practical and impactful ways to enhance sustainability within historic performance venues.
He discusses green technologies, prioritising low-carbon materials, and cost-effective measures such as improved insulation and upgraded lighting. Strategies which not only reduce environmental impact but also support the long-term resilience of theatres.
Partner, Ed Wilson explores practical and impactful ways to enhance sustainability within historic performance venues.
He discusses green technologies, prioritising low-carbon materials, and cost-effective measures such as improved insulation and upgraded lighting. Strategies which not only reduce environmental impact but also support the long-term resilience of theatres.
22 November 2021 Architecture Today: Stage Craft
Ed Wilson explains how well-designed theatre spaces can have a life-changing impact on young people’s confidence, creativity, communication skills and careers.
Ed Wilson explains how well-designed theatre spaces can have a life-changing impact on young people’s confidence, creativity, communication skills and careers.
16 September 2021 Polka Theatre reopens after £8.5m refurbishment
Re-imagining what a dedicated children’s theatre could and should be, the extensive transformation of Polka Theatre in Wimbledon, aims to improve the quality and functionality of the existing space, providing a vibrant hub for the local community and beyond.
The state-of-the-art renovation includes a new early year’s theatre, a new rehearsal and development studio, and a creative learning studio aimed at children with sensory needs, as well as improved access throughout. The building also includes a café, shop, and venue space for private hire, providing economic sustainability to ensure the theatre’s longevity for future years.
Re-imagining what a dedicated children’s theatre could and should be, the extensive transformation of Polka Theatre in Wimbledon, aims to improve the quality and functionality of the existing space, providing a vibrant hub for the local community and beyond.
The state-of-the-art renovation includes a new early year’s theatre, a new rehearsal and development studio, and a creative learning studio aimed at children with sensory needs, as well as improved access throughout. The building also includes a café, shop, and venue space for private hire, providing economic sustainability to ensure the theatre’s longevity for future years.
13 June 2021 Trafalgar Theatre restored to Art Deco Glory after a major multi-million pound restoration
Foster Wilson Size have completed a major restoration of Trafalgar Theatre, a beautiful, grade II listed, art deco theatre located in central London. Work includes the re-instatement of the single 630 seat auditorium and restoration of the decoration in black and silver, with bronze and gold metallic tints.
Dame Rosemary Squire, co-CEO of Trafalgar Entertainment said: “Trafalgar Theatre is steeped in cultural significance and has been lovingly restored back to its original heritage design. During the restoration process there was great care and attention to detail with all the design elements and we carried out huge amounts of research to ensure that the renovation was authentic in terms of design and style.”
Foster Wilson Size have completed a major restoration of Trafalgar Theatre, a beautiful, grade II listed, art deco theatre located in central London. Work includes the re-instatement of the single 630 seat auditorium and restoration of the decoration in black and silver, with bronze and gold metallic tints.
Dame Rosemary Squire, co-CEO of Trafalgar Entertainment said: “Trafalgar Theatre is steeped in cultural significance and has been lovingly restored back to its original heritage design. During the restoration process there was great care and attention to detail with all the design elements and we carried out huge amounts of research to ensure that the renovation was authentic in terms of design and style.”
