The new Mountsorrel Memorial Hall replaced an existing well-used facility that no longer met the demands of the growing village.
Commissioned by the Mountsorrel War Memorial Trust and Mountsorrel Parish Council, the new multi-purpose facility contains a theatre, a café space, two shops and a crèche, as well as a music and arts performance and practice room plus meeting rooms.
The new building incorporates traditional materials including the well-known local granite. It also features large areas of high-specification glazing, a striking zinc-clad tiered roof and energy-saving solar panels.
The Hall and its predecessor were designed to remember the local men who died in wars. A local slate plaque engraved with the names of the fallen is prominently position in the main entrance reception
The main hall also features a balcony that leads to a floor to ceiling glazed hospitality space under the exposed curved roof. Outside, there is car parking for more than 60 vehicles.
The project also provided work experience opportunities with Stepnell working with local business volunteering charity Leicestershire Cares to organise a number of work experience days.
| Mountsorrel Parish Council |
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| Franklin Ellis Architects |
| MDA Consulting |
| Pick Everard |
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