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The In-Between Places explores how empty city buildings could be brought back to life

The In-Between Places event Pic: Blog Preston Ten of Preston’s currently empty buildings were in sharp focus as dozens of people came together to try and plot a future for them. The In-Between Places, a collaboration between […]

2 months ago
The In-Between Places: A chance to shape overlooked parts of Preston city centre

In-Between Places identities some buildings scattered in and around the city centre for potential new uses Pic: Studio John Bridge Away from the big redevelopment schemes and plans for new tower blocks and more in Preston city centre sit many buildings often overlooked. Some are listed, some are not, but […]

3 months ago
Building bridges in Preston – meet the man with his fingerprints all over key city centre projects

John Bridge. Credit: Robyn Saunders It just makes sense when talking about the Preston-born architect John Bridge to begin with the bridge. The new Old Tram Bridge, a project close to the hearts of people […]

4 months ago
‘Diamond Days’ city centre mural is finished near Preston Bus Station

Diamond Days is at the top of a car park tucked away near the Bus Station Pic: Blog Preston A new mural across from Preston Bus Station has been completed. Shawn Sharpe’s latest creation is known as ‘Diamond Days’. It’s a departure from his Preston-themed murals – such as […]

7 months ago
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In-depth plans for new art gallery and conference centre at Harris Institute

Harris Institute plans by Studio John Bridge Plans have been unveiled to revive one of Preston’s architectural gems by turning it into a new art gallery and conference centre. The blueprint for the Harris Institute, on Avenham […]

11 months ago
New Preston mural set to adorn wall near Preston Bus Station

A sneak peek of how the new mural will look near the Bus Station but Shawn's staying coy about the actual design Pic: Shawn Sharpe Preston’s mural scene is due to get a new addition in the coming months. City architect John Bridge has moved into new premises in Tithebarn Street, opposite Preston Bus Station […]

12 months ago
Five years on from the Stoneygate Masterplan and whether it will finally fix Church Street

From the Minster down to Ringway is a historic part of the city centre which has been left to rot. Approaching five years from the announcement of the Stoneygate Masterplan […]

12 months ago
The Foxton Centre’s Avenham base to be rebuilt

The proposed brand new Foxton Centre Pic: Studio john Bridge There are plans to completely demolish the Foxton Youth and Community Centre into a brand new state-of-the-art facility. If plans are approved, Preston firm Studio John Bridge, would build a […]

2 years ago
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