Chorlton Picture House
This project was initiated by Chorlton Community Land Trust in a bid to buy a prominent local landmark, avoiding the demolition of a historically meaningful theatre and providing a multi-functional space for the local community. Built in the 1920s as a cinema, the tiered seating is now occupied by the coffins of a funeral parlour and the original neo-baroque facade wrapped in an austere skin of brick. We looked to reveal the existing character and provide inspiration for how the space might be reimagined for a wide range of uses. The campaign successfully raised £350k to buy the building and bring it back into community use.
The models were exhibited as part of Shaping Space at the V&A London.
The models were exhibited as part of Shaping Space at the V&A London.
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The Portico Library
A series of community engagement workshops undertaken by Editional Studio and Venture Arts artist Sally Hirst. The work produced was exhibited as part of The Portico Libraries ‘Brick by Brick : Architectures of Potential’ which explored the past, present and potential futures of the library with the workshops aiming to broaden the voices that contribute towards the prospective design brief for the redevelopment of the spaces. These voices and joyful ideas have been included within the report available here and contributed to the successful National Lottery bid that will fund the reconstruction.
‘It was a joy to work with Editional Studio and Venture Arts and connect directly with members of the community. This workshop was a vital exercise in learning their opinions and priorities. Their feedback has helped inform the Library’s future, and their creative ideas are featured in the public exhibition.’
A note from Emma Morley, Curator at The Portico Library.
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A series of community engagement workshops undertaken by Editional Studio and Venture Arts artist Sally Hirst. The work produced was exhibited as part of The Portico Libraries ‘Brick by Brick : Architectures of Potential’ which explored the past, present and potential futures of the library with the workshops aiming to broaden the voices that contribute towards the prospective design brief for the redevelopment of the spaces. These voices and joyful ideas have been included within the report available here and contributed to the successful National Lottery bid that will fund the reconstruction.
‘It was a joy to work with Editional Studio and Venture Arts and connect directly with members of the community. This workshop was a vital exercise in learning their opinions and priorities. Their feedback has helped inform the Library’s future, and their creative ideas are featured in the public exhibition.’
A note from Emma Morley, Curator at The Portico Library.
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Editional Studio
We converted a former balloon shop in south Manchester into our studio. Stripping out the old fittings, uncovering windows and restoring the original charm of the shop. We designed the frontage and interiors, leaving the old floorboards and the white plaster exposed, and celebrating the new insertions and bespoke furniture.
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We converted a former balloon shop in south Manchester into our studio. Stripping out the old fittings, uncovering windows and restoring the original charm of the shop. We designed the frontage and interiors, leaving the old floorboards and the white plaster exposed, and celebrating the new insertions and bespoke furniture.
