RIBA 2019 Shortlist for The Octagon Hall, Buxton Pavilion Gardens

A recent ECS project The Octagon, one of Buxton’s most significant public buildings which has undergone a major restoration, has been shortlisted for a top award.

The Octagon Hall, Buxton Pavilion Gardens, and Bench Architects – who were appointed to design and oversee the revamp – have been named as one of 12 East Midlands finalists in the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) 2019 Awards.

The Grade II-listed Octagon hall reopened in September following the completion of a major £3m restoration.
The citation for the shortlisted project reads: “Following feasibility studies and condition surveys initiated by High Peak Borough Council, the Octagon concert hall was closed on safety grounds. The architects were then appointed to design and oversee the complete restoration and reordering of the Octagon and associated areas”.