Last-ditch bid to save Derbyâs postwar modernist gem from bulldozers
The Clash and Take That once played there, now the planned demolition of the empty 1970s Assembly Rooms is dividing the city
Built in 1971-76, the Derby Assembly Rooms was the work of architects Hugh Casson and Neville Conder. Photograph: Electric Egg/Alamy
Built in 1971-76, the Derby Assembly Rooms was the work of architects Hugh Casson and Neville Conder. Photograph: Electric Egg/Alamy
Sun 2 May 2021 03.30 EDT
When Derby launched a competition for the redevelopment of its marketplace in 1970, the winning design was said to be âarchitecturally effective whatever the functionâ and praised for its âexcellence of conceptionâ.
Derby Council approves demolition of Brutalist landmark – but Jenrick to have final say Digital Edition: Derby Council approves demolition of Brutalist landmark – but Jenrick to have final say Councillors have backed controversial plans to demolish the 1970s Derby Assembly Rooms but have handed the final decision to the Secretary of State
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Derby Council set to approve demolition of Brutalist landmark
1/11 Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby: lateral view of the Great Hall looking towards the reception suite
Source: Architectural Press Archive\RIBA Collections
2/11 Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby: the entrance front on the square
Source: Architectural Press Archive\RIBA Collections
3/11 Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby: the Great Hall and entrance
Source: Architectural Press Archive\RIBA Collections
4/11 Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby: the reception suite projecting out onto the square
Source: Architectural Press Archive\RIBA Collections
5/11 Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby: the east end showing the small hall and the adjacent multi-storey car park