Reg.Nr. 91/UK/001

The Corn Exchange, Leeds

The Corn Exchange, designed by Cuthbert Brodrick in 1861 and situated in the historic part of Leeds, has been adapted into a specialty shopping centre containing small shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment, but its function as the oldest corn exchange in the country will ...
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Project details

Title:The Corn Exchange, Leeds
Entr. year: 1991
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Leeds, West Yorkshire (England)
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:see also dossier 90/UK/033
Building type/ Project type: Commercial building
Former use:Corn exchange; office building; exhibition hall
Actual use:Shopping center, restaurants, bars, entertainment
Built: 19th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Cuthbert Brodrick, Architect , Alsop, Lyall & Störmer, Architects (London - GB)
The Jury's citation: "For the sympathetic conversion of a unique structure to accommodate new uses while retaining the character and part of the function of the original"
GPS:53°47'45.4"N 1°32'24.9"W
Web, Links:

leedscornexchange.co.uk/about-us/

Description:
The Corn Exchange, designed by Cuthbert Brodrick in 1861 and situated in the historic part of Leeds, has been adapted into a specialty shopping centre containing small shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment, but its function as the oldest corn exchange in the country will also be maintained. The Corn Exchange, a Grade-I listed building, is one of the most remarkable buildings in the city.