Heritage Open Day - Northampton Jesus Centre & The Deco
Sat 13 Sep 2008 - Sun 14 Sep 2008
Guided tours of Grade II listed former Art Deco cinema built in “streamline moderne” style.
Prior to renovation the Northampton cinema had stood empty since May 1995 and was in desperate need of extensive work. It has been "listed" by the government as an example of the 1930s "Art Deco" style. All changes were approved by English Heritage to ensure that the historic features were preserved. Part of the work included restoring the large entrance lobby's double staircase and balcony, which had been lost in a 1960s modernisation.
TOP ARCHITECTS PRAISE JESUS CENTRE BUILDING
Structure identified as one of the best conversion projects in country
The Northampton Chronicle and Echo - 13 July 2005
The Jesus Centre in Northampton has been praised as one of the best conservations of a building in the country by an eminent architecture organistion.
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has selected the Abington Square building to feature in its 2005/2006 Conservation sector review.
The reveiw, which features the best conservation projects in the UK, is distributed to RIBA members across the country.
The restoration of the former Art Deco cinema, which was derelict for several years, was overseen by Northamptonshire architects Gotch, Saunders & Sunrridge.
The partner-in-charge, Brain Gotch, said: "We were delighted to have been selected by the RIBA for this particular conservaton and restoration project."
He added: "The old cinema has been completely transformed and part of the joy of working on this project was to rediscover wonderful pieces of Art Deco design which had been covered up for decades".
"Now once again it is a stunning building with all it former glory."
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