English National Ballet

Mulryan Centre for Dance

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A transformational project for English National Ballet (ENB) which has seen the ENB School, rehearsal and administration functions move from west to east London and into London City Island's 'Mulryan Centre for Dance'.

The new building significantly expands their current accommodation by providing eight new rehearsal spaces, one of which has full stage rigging facilities which can be used as a performance space in its own right. The facilities are also shared with the ENB School that has its own dedicated dressing and rehearsal spaces.

photo_credit Hufton + Crow Photography
Hufton + Crow Photography

ENB has a long and distinguished history. Founded in 1950 it is one of the UK’s leading arts organisations, and one of the foremost touring companies in Europe. The new home at London City Island will become the focal point for ballet in the capital and on the world stage.

The design of the building opens up the activities of ENB to the public through the incorporation of large windows onto public spaces and through external performance spaces.

photo_credit Hufton + Crow Photography
Hufton + Crow Photography

At London City Island, the ENB is wrapped by six colourful and eye catching GHA buildings. In contrast, the ENB stands as a translucent, lightweight structure where the masonry blocks appear to creak open to reveal a striking glimpse of the island core.

“Our ambition is to be the most exciting and creative ballet company in the UK and the world, performing classical ballet to the highest standards, cherishing and refreshing the classical repertoire as well introducing new and innovative work.”
- Tamara Rojo, Artistic Director, English National Ballet

photo_credit Hufton + Crow Photography
Hufton + Crow Photography

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Project Year
2019
Category
Theaters

English National Ballet

English National Ballet
Marcela Grassi
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Architect: Glenn Howells Architects, GB-Birmingham
Product: LINIT®EcoGlass P 26/60/7, low iron, solar, TCH (toughened, color ceramic frit, heat-soak-test), in combination with translucent insulating material (TIM)
Awards:
-RIBA London, Building of the Year 2021
-Civic Trust Award (2021)
-Chicago Athenaeum Award (2021)
-RICS Social Impact Award (2020)
-AJ100 Building of the Year 2020
-American Institute of Architects UK Design Award (2020)
-Schueco Awards 2020 Overall Winner & Best Steel Project
-New London Awards 2020, experiencing culture category
Photos: Marcela Grassi

photo_credit Marcela Grassi
Marcela Grassi
photo_credit Marcela Grassi
Marcela Grassi
photo_credit Marcela Grassi
Marcela Grassi
photo_credit Marcela Grassi
Marcela Grassi
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LAMBERTS glass factory is one of the two largest cast glass factories in Europe and has one of the most modern plant and machine parks anywhere. LAMBERTS is the only glass factory in Europe to manufacture U profile glass in all stages of production. U-profiled glass, also called U-glass or channel glass, is used for elaborate, design-driven architectural projects all over the world due to its quality, refinement possibilities, clear forms and technical variety. Furthermore, we are the only cast glass company in the world to manufacture all types of existing cast glass: LINIT®EcoGlass (U-Glass), a special and "U"-shaped rolled glass, ornament glass (also available as a special patterned glass for facades), antimony-free solar glass LAMBERTS EcoSolar (optimized cast glass generating solar power), wired glass and wired ornament glass. LAMBERTS Eco-Ornament Glasses are frequently used in facades as an alternative to neutral float glass or in combination with float glass due to their impressive play of light.

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