Tony’s ballroom is a much-loved prominent building within Blackburn Town Centre. Tasked with opening the potential of the ballroom again we were asked to undertake concept proposals. Looking at what could be made of the prominent building and how Tony’s could be brought back to life.
Any future proposal requires intervention to improve access throughout the building. The key being, linking up Tony’s Ballroom with the neighbouring Cotton Exchange building. Where with the size of the two combined buildings it is likely that a number of flexible complementary uses would be established to ensure a viable business model for the building owners.
During the concept appraisal process, a few possible future uses were outlined to the building owners. With some being a conference hall, returned to an auditorium space, museum/ exhibition space or cafe/restaurant and bar area.
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Client: Darwen Borough Council
