Capital&Centric has signed an agreement to acquire and sensitively repurpose Gateshead’s Grade II listed Old Town Hall building into design-led new homes.
The building served as the council’s headquarters until council officers relocated to a new civic centre in 1987. The Capital&Centric team are now working up a vision to bring the historic building back into use.
John Moffat, joint managing director at Capital&Centric, said: “The Old Town Hall is a local landmark that really stops you in your tracks as you pass by. We want to preserve and celebrate its history, but repurpose it for a new generation to enjoy for decades to come. We’re working up proposals for it to become new homes and can’t wait to share our ideas over the coming months. It makes sense that this building, which served the people of Gateshead for so long, can be reinvented to do so once again.”
Anneliese Hutchinson, Gateshead Council’s interim strategic director for economy, innovation and growth, added: “We are delighted that Capital&Centric have today confirmed they do want to redevelop this historic building, breathing new life into it by converting it into apartments. They have an exemplary record of accomplishment in developing historic buildings nationwide and we feel privileged they have now chosen Gateshead as their next project.
“The building has latterly been in use by a few social and cultural sector bodies, but it has always been our intention to look at a more permanent solution. This development will be a key part of our town centre regeneration plans and we look forward to working with them on this.”
