Projects
THE LOWRY
Salford, United Kingdom, 1994–2000
This £127 million integrated visual and performing arts centre project is named for L.S. Lowry, one of the most loved artists in England. The setting for the Centre is the historic Manchester Ship Canal, now transformed as Salford Quays, an exciting mixed-use area for business, residential and leisure activities. Lord Cultural Resources provided the Functional Brief for The Lowry's visual arts spaces and developed the innovative concept for a children's hands-on gallery called "Artworks" inspired by the visual and performing arts. The Lowry opened successfully in April 2000 to great acclaim and exceeded attendance expectations, welcoming more than 1 million visitors in its first year. In June 2001 Britain's Royal Fine Arts Commission awarded the prize for Building of the Year for the Millenium Year 2000 to The Lowry.