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Buttress completes work on Todmorden’s Grade II listed bandstand and a contemporary new community pavilion
Buttress Architects’ restoration work on Todmorden’s Grade II listed bandstand is now complete, along with a contemporary new community pavilion in Centre Vale Park. Built in 1914, the Edwardian bandstand is the only surviving example known in England of this type*. The works included extensive repairs to the historic timber, a new stage fl oor and redecoration throughout. Several steps were taken to future-proof the building,
including the addition of a terne-coated stainless steel roof and adapting the structure to allow portable lift access and improved circulation.
Serving as a popular focal point in the
park, the bandstand has fully reopened, and local community groups have enjoyed various musical performances over recent weeks.
Photos © Gavin Stewart
A short walk from the restored bandstand, the new community pavilion sits within the parkland. Designed by Buttress, it draws inspiration from the original building, reimagined in a contemporary form sympathetic to the conservation area. The pavilion follows the same footprint and uses a simple palette of natural materials: charred Douglas fi r, slate and reclaimed stone from the original building. A deep overhanging roof provides shelter to the viewing area and is fi tted with solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system to
reduce the building’s environmental impact. Large windows and bi-fold doors open onto the bowling greens, creating a strong connection between inside and out. Todmorden bowls club and other groups make regular use of the four bowling greens in Centre Vale Park and can now enjoy the enhanced facilities of the new community pavilion which is also available as a space for anyone to hire.
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