Sheldonian Theatre Wins Top Award
Posted on Thursday 10th November 2011
The University of Oxford’s Sheldonian Theatre triumphed at the Oxford Preservation Awards last week by winning the Building Conservation Award.
The remarkable building, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, is a fine example of a Grade I restored theatre and is used by the University for ceremonies and concerts.
Designed by Hoare Lea’s Lighting Group, the theatre was lit from concealed positions and the chandeliers, wall and column mounted fittings and pendant luminaires were all removed. The result is an impressive lighting scheme that is both sympathetic to the architecture and practical for a variety of events that take place there.
The Oxford Preservation Trust Awards are in their 34th year and recognise projects that improve and conserve Oxford’s built and natural environment. Another of our projects, Earth Sciences, was also awarded a certificate for the New Building category.
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