Leeds Playhouse

摘要

The Leeds Playhouse has been transformed by a radical reconfiguration and extension of the existing building to create a new face for the organisation and improve accessibility. The new frontage created on St Peter's Street in Leeds turns the theatre around to face the city centre and provides a new entrance and cafe at street level. A new facade of brightly coloured ceramics creates a strong visual identity that reflects the creativity and diversity of activity within the building. Along with the re-imagining of the two main theatre spaces to increase seating capacity and enhance access, a new flexible performance space has been created through the reuse of an existing basement. Improvements in access extend throughout the building to better connect the Playhouse with the streetscape on St Peter's Street, the existing entrance on Playhouse Square and the new public space between the theatre and Leeds City College- Playhouse Gardens.