Bristol Old Vic. Doors and windows. Haworth Tompkins. AJ 12.2024

Architects' Journal Working Details

Architects' Journal, 2024
Bristol Old Vic. Doors and windows. Haworth Tompkins. AJ 12.2024 Download document

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Discusses the new front-of-house space and studio theatre at the Grade I-listed Bristol Old Vic is the culmination of five years of research, consultation, and construction, aimed at re-engaging audiences by creating a more open and inviting presence. The design reveals the historic Georgian auditorium façade for the first time, framed by a large light well and punctuated by new openings that reinterpret past alterations. A lightweight Douglas fir glulam structure forms a flexible foyer space, designed for disassembly and reuse, while an oak lath screen integrates natural ventilation. Cor-ten steel sun-shading shutters, engraved with historical texts, reinforce the theatre’s legacy while embracing its evolving community role.

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  • Doors
  • Windows and doors

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