When Ruthin Craft Centre reopened in July last year, it was a big event in the North Wales market town. Closed for over two years, the centre's courtyard resumed service as the social focus for both local and craft communities, as hundreds gathered to see just how well the new 1,500m~2 building would occupy the footprint of the original. Opinion about its merits was divided, confirming architect Stephen Bates' experience that people 'either love or hate our work,' adding,'which is probably the way we prefer it.' 'I'm glad you're open again,' said an elderly lady to one of the centre's directors, Philip Hughes,'but I don't like this modern building.'
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