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rejuvenate the riverside townscape. An outdoor area with a football pitch, skate zone and raised planters, sheltered by the L-shaped plan, provides multipurpose outdoor space to the north.
Over the years, the buildings also served as a billiards hall, sawmill, cake and seed warehouse and box factory before ultimately closing in the 1990s. The historic buildings have a strong civic presence and their revival marks a positive precedent for further development in Grimsby. For John Puttick Associates, Horizon
Youth Zone required a highly complex and ambitious combination of reuse and new construction. The scheme unites two distinct components in an L-shaped structures that line the River Freshney have been rebuilt and restored, while the charcoal-grey sawtooth sports hall, full-height climbing wall, performance space and teaching kitchen are housed in a 1,115m² new addition. Entering via the pedestrian bridge
across the river, visitors arrive at a triple-height central area, which facilities. The striking volume forms the nucleus of Horizon Youth Zone, leading to activity rooms for arts and crafts, enterprise and wellbeing. Circulation routes were thoughtfully designed to overcome the structural constraints of the existing building. There is a interconnected warehouses, allowing young people to access all spaces on offer. Specialist facilities include an inclusion room for those with complex sensory needs, and a hygiene suite for severely disabled young people. The newly constructed wing houses
larger-scale functions such as the sports hall, climbing wall, and
performing arts space. The zinc-clad roof, draws inspiration from the site’s industrial character while introducing diffused north light to the interior. The roof’s south-facing slopes incorporate photovoltaic panels and wind catchers that naturally ventilate the space. A tall, metal-mesh volume encloses the climbing wall, creating a dramatic play of light and shadow, while a single-storey performance space completes the new building. John Puttick Associates have combined modern, durable materials such as dark grey brick and expanded aluminium mesh cladding with original details to create a cohesive architectural dialogue. masonry facade, characteristic slate
celebrates the character and texture of the original warehouses. Large arched openings and a distinctive pattern of windows were restored and reconstructed to revive the original structure. Bricks salvaged from dilapidated warehouses were reused to rebuild the ageing river wall, while internal brickwork and timber trusses were left exposed where possible to highlight the spirit of the building. Environmental performance was central to the design, with retention of existing structure, material reuse, photovoltaic panels, wind catchers and enhanced insulation achieving a 54% benchmark building of its type without the improvement measures. Throughout the process, John Puttick
Associates worked closely with OnSide, Horizon Youth Zone, North East Lincolnshire Council, Historic England, and importantly, local young their identity and aspirations. Horizon Youth Zone is a robust, inclusive and imaginative piece of civic architecture that fuses history with hope – transforming Grimsby’s town centre into a place that serves, supports and encourages its young people.
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