Reg.Nr. 87-UK/18

The Corn Exchange, Cambridge

Refurbishment of a 19th century Corn Exchange located in the centre of the city and converted into a multi-purpose Conference, Exhibition and Concert Centre, maintaining the architectural integrity of the building. In use as a grain exchange until 1945. After that time used for ...
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Project details

Title:The Corn Exchange, Cambridge
Entr. year: 1987
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (England)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Commercial building
Former use:Corn exchange
Actual use:Multipurpose centre: event and exhibition spaces, concert venue
Built: 19th century
Architect / Proj.leader: City Architect
The Jury's citation: "For the substantial refurbishment of a 19th century Corn Exchange and its conversion into a multipurpose conference, exhibition and concert centre"
GPS:52°12'15.9"N 0°7'10.7"E
Web, Links:

www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk/cornex/venue-info/venue-history-0

Description:
Refurbishment of a 19th century Corn Exchange located in the centre of the city and converted into a multi-purpose Conference, Exhibition and Concert Centre, maintaining the architectural integrity of the building. In use as a grain exchange until 1945. After that time used for sport, indoor markets and concerts. By the time of its closure in 1981 the building had fallen into disrepair.