Wigan Life Centre

The award-winning Wigan Life Centre brings together all the council and public functions under one roof. 

Set within a conservation area, it was vital that we retained the façade of the Grade II listed municipal building. This enabled us to build a new, large library behind, creating a distinct contrast between old and new. The existing façade acts as a sun shade, helping to reduce internal heat gain. 

Wrapping the office spaces around the swimming pool created a thermal buffer, reducing the energy needed to heat the pool environment.  

Our masterplan created two new town squares, now widely adopted by the people of Wigan as the new heart of the town. This project was completed in collaboration with LCE architects. 

awards

2012 Finalist - AJ Retrofit Awards Nomination - RICS National Regeneration Award, Category Regeneration Winner - RICS North West Awards Winner - Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) North West Awards, Conservation & Town Centre Regeneration Award

2009 Winner - UK Commercial Property Awards (sponsored by Daily Mail) Best Public Service Development UK Award Winner - International Commercial Property Awards (sponsored by CNBC Arabia) Best International Public Service Development Award Commendation - MIPIM Architectural Review Future Project Awards, Mixed Use Award