Pitcher & Piano, Newcastle
The Pitcher & Piano was commissioned in the summer of 1995 via
competitive interview by the Tyne and Wear Development Corporation
and Amec Developments. The initial brief was to design a building
shell that would be flexible enough to be fitted out by a number
of potential leisure users yet retain a strong architectural identity.
The language of the building grew out of a consideration of the
site. There are two very distinct sides. On the land side a solid
sandstone facade reflects the adjacent Quayside buildings while
on the riverside a fully glazed elevation maximises views of the
Tyne.
Budget: £750,000
Completion date: 1997
Awards:
RIBA Award (1998)
Civic Trust Award (1998)
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