Restoration of The Lower Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells
The disused Royal Victoria Hotel, Assembly Rooms, Corn Exchange and 6 other Grade II listed buildings have been adapted behind the existing 18th century facades into Offices, Restaurants and Shops, including the glass roofed Corn Exchange, the Assembly Rooms and Auction Hall into ...
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Project details
Title: | Restoration of The Lower Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells |
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Entr. year: | 1990 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Town: | Tunbridge Wells, Kent (England) |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design |
Former use: | Urban area |
Actual use: | Urban area |
Built: | 18th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Manning Clamp & Partners |
The Jury's citation: | "For the adaptation of the Royal Victoria Hotel and other buildings into new offices, restaurants, and shops, while keeping the existing 18th century facades intact". |
Description:
The disused Royal Victoria Hotel, Assembly Rooms, Corn Exchange and 6 other Grade II listed buildings have been adapted behind the existing 18th century facades into Offices, Restaurants and Shops, including the glass roofed Corn Exchange, the Assembly Rooms and Auction Hall into a Heritage Centre. Additionally new offices have been built at the rear to form a new Town Square and Craft Studios, harmonising sympathetically with the older environment. The development was undertaken in partnership with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
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