Tron Theatre Glasgow : Information + Images

Architecture: RMJM Architects Theatre Lighting Design: Kevan Shaw Lighting Design Location: 63 Trongate Tron Theatre tron theatre interior image from rmjm The Tron started as a church back in the early 16th century and was redeveloped in 1999 at a cost of £5m. Much of the exterior was retained with subtle postmodern reworking. The interior - specifically the foyer - was much photographed for the architectural press and was one of Paul Stallan's springboard projects for the newly formed RMJM Glasgow group. The body of the church - or kirk - became the new auditorium. Located just west of Glasgow Cross the theatre is in the heart of the burgeoning Merchant City. The Tron Theatre was established as a theatre club in 1979 (going fully public in 1989), rising from the ashes of the destroyed Close Theatre, based at the Citizens Theatre, Glasgow tron theatre on left, kirk steeple on right, photos © adrian welch Tron Kirk by James Adam 1793. The steeple dates from 1631 and is one of the oldest buildings in the Merchant City tron kirk on right, photo © adrian welch Tron Theatre - Info from RMJM Location: Glasgow, UK Client: Tron Theatre Ltd Contract Value: Circa £6 m Year: In phases from 1998 - 2000 tron theatre model image from rmjm RMJM was responsible for a feasibility study to develop the theatre and site, followed by a programme of repairs to the external fabric of the Grade A listed James Adam building and a successful application for lottery funding. The recently completed redevelopment rationalises the existing building and spaces comprising foyer with exhibition space, box office, cafe and auditorium and has allowed the development of new activities, including the studio theatre and new administration spaces which further enhance and develop the role of the theatre. Glasgow Institute of Architects Design Award 1998 Glasgow Institute of Architects Design Award 1998 ‘the People’s Choice’ Civic Trust Commendation 2000 Other RMJM Building Projects: Palm Island Dubai Newcastle College Scottish Parliament Falkirk Wheel Buildings / Projects adjacent to the Tron Theatre: Panopticon Trongate, Glasgow Glasgow Cross, Alba Town Merchant City Candleriggs Ramshorn Kirk Glasgow Walking Tours Edinburgh Theatres Edinburgh Festival Theatre Edinburgh Playhouse RMJM Glasgow - Key Buildings: Glasgow Harbour Homes for the Future James Adam was the brother of Scotland's most famous architect ever, Robert Adam New Scottish Theatre Theatre Royal Dumfries by RMJM Tron Theatre Architects : RMJM Glasgow - Contact Details