RIBA+VitrA at Aviva Studios: Ellen van Loon, OMA - architecture for expression

Hear from architect Ellen van Loon about the creation of Aviva Studios. This new permanent home of Factory International is the landmark new cultural space in the heart of Manchester, creating a global destination for arts, music, and culture.

This is a recording of a live event held on 29 November 2023 at Aviva Studios in Manchester.

The key to the design of the building is its flexibility, offering a new type of performance space; a unique crossover between a fixed theatre and an open warehouse setting, conceived to create multiple opportunities and limitless configurations and environments.

At street level, the design has created a significant area of public space along the River Irwell. The building’s concrete and corrugated metal facades stand against the surrounding refurbished brick buildings, offices, and studio spaces that make up the new St John’s neighbourhood.

Speakers
Ellen van Loon - Partner at the international architectural practice OMA
John E McGrath - Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Factory International
Faz Barber - Architect and poet

RIBA+VitrA
This event is part of the sponsored RIBA+VitrA talk series: Forms of Exchange – exploring the spaces in-between.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to add social, economic, and cultural value to society, and VitrA Bathrooms are proud to be supporting such an inspiring programme.

Visit our website to learn more about the RIBA+VitrA series: https://www.architecture.com/campaign...