Project Overview
This previously derelict heritage asset will be transformed into an innovative and creative cultural space for the arts community on the lower floors and office space on the two upper floors.
This project is a partnership between West Northamptonshire Council and NN Contemporary Art and will enhance the current space with new artist studios, a contemporary art gallery space and facilities for visitors.
The project has recently been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Pineapple Awards’ in the Festival of Place, organised by ‘The Developer’ in the category of Creative Retrofit. The awards ceremony is due to be held on 2 April 2025.
Programme
- Works start on site – Spring 2023
- Works finish – Autumn 2024
- Project opening – Summer/Autumn 2025
Funding
- £1,750,000 Towns Fund
- £1,500,000 West Northamptonshire Council
Latest Updates
Milestones
- Phase 1 is now complete and includes the creation of 26 artist studios, a Contemporary Art Gallery, a new Project Space, an Artists Research Lounge, Multimedia Room, Civic Reading Room & Arts Library and shop.
- Planning permission for Phase 2 – February to April 2023
- Enabling work for Phase 2 – March 2023
- Enabling works completed – September 2023
- Main works started for Phase 2 – October 2023
- Main works completed for Phase 2 – October 2024
Press releases
- Northampton based company appointed to carry out works to 24 Guildhall Road – November 2023
- Road closed for enabling works- May 2023
- Major new cultural centre to open in Northampton- November 2022
- Council updated on proposals for innovative town centre project – September 2022
Photo updates
Below you can see the latest progress on site at 24 Guildhall Road
