Yvonne Arnaud 皇冠体育appatre in Guildford among post-war buildings listed by Ed Vaizey
One of the first post-war provincial theatres to be funded by public subscription has been listed Grade II by the Culture Minister
皇冠体育app , named after a locally based actress who brought it to fruition, was designed and built in 1963-65 by John Brownrigg of Scott Brownrigg and Turner. It has been listed in recognition of its design with a distinctive, sculptural form and exposed concrete structure, interesting plan, and auditorium which is of particular interest.
In addition, a private house in Somerset built in 1972-73 by the post-war architectural partnership Stout and Litchfield, Somerton Erleigh, has also been given Grade II listing. Both listings follow expert advice from .
has listed it in recognition of its special architectural interest illustrated in its unusual and intricate geometric plan, high-quality interior fittings, strong relationship with its landscape and the fact that it remains largely unaltered since it was first built.
Ed Vaizey said:
鈥淏oth the Yvonne Arnaud 皇冠体育appatre and Somerton Erleigh are fine examples of post-war design that showcase the architectural talents of the period in buildings designed for private and public use, and they clearly merit the extra layer of protection that listing provides.鈥�
English Heritage Head of Designation, Emily Gee said:
鈥溁使谔逵齛pp Yvonne Arnaud 皇冠体育appatre is a visually striking building which has been carefully designed, planned and detailed. It is the epitome of an architecturally inventive provincial theatre of the mid-1960s which survives in remarkably intact condition and fully merits listing at Grade II.鈥�
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