{"id":63429,"date":"2025-04-30T16:58:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T16:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/63429\/"},"modified":"2025-04-30T16:58:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T16:58:19","slug":"sheffield-city-council-selects-architect-for-town-hall-restoration-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/63429\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheffield City Council selects architect for Town Hall restoration project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sheffield_town_hall_1897-430x241.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                    The Town Hall has been part of the city\u2019s heritage since 1897. Credit: Sheffield City Council.<\/p>\n<p class=\"drop-cap\">Sheffield City Council in the UK has appointed Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, an architectural and urban design company, to spearhead the restoration and refurbishment of the city\u2019s historic Town Hall.<\/p>\n<p>Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios emerged as the chosen business after a competitive selection process.<\/p>\n<p>Its portfolio includes projects such as the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings and the transformation of the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre, as well as Bath Abbey.<\/p>\n<p>The Sheffield Town Hall, which has been a central part of the city\u2019s heritage since 1897, has been a venue for numerous events, including council meetings, sports celebrations, and weddings.<\/p>\n<p>Its restoration project was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldconstructionnetwork.com\/news\/restoration-plan-approved-sheffield-town-hall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced by the council<\/a> earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p>The appointed architect is not new to Sheffield\u2019s architectural landscape, having previously worked on the Heart of the City 2 project and the restoration of the Grade II-listed Leah\u2019s Yard.<\/p>\n<p>Sheffield City Council leader, councillor, and Strategy and Resources Policy Committee chair Tom Hunt said: \u201cOur iconic and historic Town Hall is at the heart of Sheffield\u2019s democracy and public life. From weddings to citizenship ceremonies, council meetings and elections, this special building has a unique place in the lives of Sheffield residents. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m delighted that our work to restore and refurbish the Town Hall is moving forward with the appointment of Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios as project architects. Through this work we will breathe new life into the Town Hall so that the building can continue to serve everyone in our city and be a modern, accessible workplace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios partner and heritage and creative reuse director Geoff Rich said: \u201cWe are thrilled to be selected to lead the design team for the renewal and refurbishment of Sheffield Town Hall.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe project represents an exciting opportunity to complement the building\u2019s unique heritage with inclusive and sustainable design, and to ensure the Town Hall meets the future needs of Sheffield\u2019s communities. Our practice and project team have many strong links with Sheffield, and we feel hugely honoured to be invited to collaborate with the city council and RLB on this transformative project.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1746032299_861_newsletter-new.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Email newsletter icon\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Sign up for our daily news round-up!<br \/>\n                    Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.\n                <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Town Hall has been part of the city\u2019s heritage since 1897. Credit: Sheffield City Council. 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