Apollo Pavilion, Peterlee, County Durham, United Kingdom
Client: Heritage Lottery Fund
The Pavilion marks a collaboration between internationally renowned artist Victor Pasmore and town planners to develop the new town of Peterlee. The Pavilion, an iconic example of 1960s art, is located in the Sunny Blunts Park and forms the centrepiece of the Sunny Blunts estate.
Fallen into a state of disrepair, the Pavilion had subsequently lost a significant number of the original features. The restoration project aimed to restore the Pavilion to its original design replacing missing architectural features, reinstating the landscape setting in which the pavilion stands, and developing a community education programme.
Commencing in 2009 and completing mid-2010, we were appointed to act as Lead Project Monitor and Mentors and professional advisors from commencement to practical completion of the approved work, advising on Programme Management, Procurement Management, Design Development, Cost Development, Cash Flow Management, Co-funding Approval, and Grant Drawdown.
Since completion, the structure has won various awards, including the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for excellence in architecture, a Civic Trust Award, a commendation at the Building Excellence Awards North East, and two prizes at Durham Environmental Awards to name a few.