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Iconic building completes in South Tyneside
A new cultural landmark has been completed in South Shields. The National Centre for the Written Word, simply known as The
Word, will be a focal point of the £100m town centre redevelopment. Targetting an Excellent accreditation from BREEAM, the terracotta
panel clad building features three floors around a central atrium linked by a bespoke staircase and lifts. The circular cultural centre designed by Newcastle-based
FaulknerBrowns Architects overlooks the refurbished Market Place and incorporates a library and digitial media space, boasting an impressive range of facilities including exhibition space, a computer gaming area, a FabLab with 3D printers and vinyl and laser cutters, digitised archives, meeting rooms, children's immersive storytelling area, an IT suite, café and a rooftop restaurant and terrace overlooking the river. Martin Swales, chief executive of South Tyneside Council said, “The
Word is a truly iconic building. Incorporating good design quality is at the forefront of our ambitious regeneration schemes, ensuring they are aesthetically pleasing, sustainable and easy to maintain, whilst comple- menting and enhancing the surrounding area.” Contractors Bowmer & Kirkland handed over the building to South
Tyneside Council and partners Muse Developments in mid August, with internal fitting and the installation of the first exhibition are set to com- plete in time for the official public opening on Saturday, 22 October.
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