Chorlton Picture House
Initiated by Chorlton Community Land Trust in a bid to buy a prominent local landmark, the project repurposes a historically significant cinema building to provide a multi-functional space for the local community. Built in the 1920s as a cinema, the tiered seating has for many years been occupied by the coffins of a funeral parlour, with the original neo-baroque facade wrapped in an austere skin of brick. The proposed design reveals the hidden character and provides 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 the Shaping Space exhibition, curated by the V&A.
The models were exhibited as part of the Shaping Space exhibition, curated by the V&A.
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The Portico Library
A series of community engagement workshops undertaken by Editional Studio in collaboration with 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 and aimed to broaden the voices that contribute towards the prospective design brief for the redevelopment of the Grade II* listed building. These voices and joyful ideas have been included within the report available here and contributed to the successful National Lottery Heritage Fund 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 in collaboration with 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 and aimed to broaden the voices that contribute towards the prospective design brief for the redevelopment of the Grade II* listed building. These voices and joyful ideas have been included within the report available here and contributed to the successful National Lottery Heritage Fund 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, revealing long-hidden windows and restoring the original charm of the shop. We designed the frontage and interiors, leaving the floorboards and the white plaster exposed, and a collection of bespoke furniture in oak.
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We converted a former balloon shop in south Manchester into our studio. Stripping out the old fittings, revealing long-hidden windows and restoring the original charm of the shop. We designed the frontage and interiors, leaving the floorboards and the white plaster exposed, and a collection of bespoke furniture in oak.
