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
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
- a Multimedia Room
- a Civic Reading Room and Arts Library and shop
Phase 2, works included:
- the external fabric
- a mechanical and electrical upgrade to the whole building premises
- completing the entrance and common areas serving the building and the Northampton Museum (including compliant access arrangements)
- completing aspects of refurbishment of areas to be leased to Northampton Arts Collective Limited (NNCA)
- refurbish the 2 upper floors of the building, which have not been undertaken in Phase 1
Further information on this project can be viewed on the NN Contemporary Art website.
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
