Liverpool's Royal Court Theatre to be revamped
Seven architects have been shortlisted for the multi-million pound refurbishment of the Grade II-listed Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool.
The firms, whittled down from fifty submissions, are London-based Allford Hall Monaghan Morris; Burrell Foley Fischer, in London; Nord Architecture in Glasgow; Pentagram Architects; Paris-based Studio Andrew Todd; Studio 3 and Union North. The design competition to upgrade and restore the 70-year-old art deco-style building also included firms from New York and Rotterdam.
The final plans, to be drawn up on behalf of the client – The Royal Court Theatre Trust – will reportedly include improved disabled and public access as well as upgrades to the front-of-house and backstage areas. The The architectural firms are currently waiting on detailed design briefs for the next stage of the competition.
Shortlisted practices will be given until the new year to create the detailed plans, with the judges final decision expected in February 2009.