New Gate Arts & Culture Centre

The New Gate Arts & Culture Centre creates a magnificent community asset for the people of Derry. Located in the Fountain area, the project involved the retrofit, alteration, and extension of the existing arts centre to provide space for a new theatre, café, dance studio, multi-purpose rooms, office space and rooftop terrace. This was an ambitious endeavour, providing an inclusive shared space for community events and initiatives, in a location with a history of community tensions.

The project is located within a Conservation Area, next to the historic Walls of Derry. The design approach introduced a contemporary architectural intervention that makes a bold statement but also pays homage to the rich heritage of the immediate surroundings.

The £2.3m investment by the Executive Office has resulted in a magnificent asset for the City of Derry; a collaborative community focal point, and one of the most versatile arts venues in the northwest.