Power Hall.
Published In: Architectural Review, 2026, n. 3. P. 40 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Keshav, Leela 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the recent renovation of the Power Hall at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum by London-based architecture firm Carmody Groarke, led by director Rowan Seaford. The Power Hall, originally a 19th-century shipping shed at Liverpool Road railway station—the world’s earliest surviving passenger railway station—has been transformed with a subtle decarbonisation strategy that includes the installation of a ground source heat pump and improved insulation. The redesign restores the building’s original central platform and circulation while addressing its industrial heritage, including its ties to colonialism and slavery, through interpretive exhibits by Studio MUTT. The project balances heritage conservation with modern interventions aimed at longevity and sustainability, reflecting a nuanced approach to preserving a site deeply embedded in Manchester’s industrial and imperial history. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Architectural Review. 2026/03, Issue 3, p40
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Business and Management
- Publication Date:2026
- ISSN:0003-861X
- Accession Number:192240633
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