We’ve transformed part of South Shields town centre into a well-connected destination and new cultural quarter.
Muse
South Shields
Civic & Community / Infrastructure / Leisure / Mixed Use / Public Space
A new future
The Word is the centre piece of this transformation. The multi-award-winning ‘National Centre for the Written Word’ put the town back on the map. The iconic, modern architecture and its innovative uses challenge perceptions of the traditional seaside town, and of what the humble library can be.
The WordWe’ve put healthy connectivity at the forefront of the masterplan, with a brand new £21m state-of-the-art transport interchange, which has brought together the town’s Metro and bus station, with improved accessibility for the whole community.
In numbers
£million
Value
Library books
years
Duration
£million
Civic building
Gallery
Awards
Year
Award
2017
The Word, South Shields - Award for Excellence in Architectural Technology
CIAT Architectural Technology Awards
2016
The Word, South Shields - Best Public Sector Interiors Project of the Year
Mixology North Awards
2017
The Word, South Shields - Best Public Service Building
LABC Northern Building Excellence Awards
2016
The Word, South Shields - Best Regeneration or Restoration Award
Living North Awards
2017
The Word, South Shields - Building of the Year
RIBA North East Awards
2017
The Word, South Shields - Civic Building of the Year
SPACES Awards
2017
The Word, South Shields - Community Award
SPACES Awards
2017
The Word, Community Benefit Award
RICS North East Awards
2017
The Word, South Shields - Design Through Innovation Award
RICS North East Awards
2017
The Word, South Shields - National Award
RIBA Awards
2017
The Word, South Shields - North East Award
RTPI Awards
2017
The Word, South Shields - Project of The Year
RICS North East Awards
2017
The Word, South Shields
RIBA North East Award
2017
The Word, South Shields - Social Value
Constructing Excellence Awards
2017
The Word, South Shields - Tourism and Leisure Award
RICS North East Awards
2017
The Word, South Shields - Community Benefit Award
RICS National Awards
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