Merchant City Redevelopment, Glasgow, Scotland
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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
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Edinburgh Theatres:
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Edinburgh Playhouse
RMJM Glasgow - Key Buildings:
Glasgow Harbour
Homes for the Future
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Tron Theatre Glasgow Building - page: adrian welch / isabelle lomholt
Website: www.tron.co.uk