Barnsley Civic Enterprise

Originally opened in 1878 as the Barnsley Mechanic and Institute Public Hall, it’s also been used as a theatre, auditorium and art gallery until ongoing improvements came to a halt in the 2000’s.

Today though, it is being transformed into modern retail, leisure, offices and a ‘creation space’ – all while preserving the original features.

OFR was appointed in early 2023, developing a strategy for the baseline of the whole building.