Charcoalblue
Reinventing Chester ’ s Cultural Landscape
Charcoalblue , established in 2004 , is the world ’ s foremost integrated Theatre , Acoustic , and Experience Consultancy , with studios in the UK , USA , and Australia . Known for its collaborative ethos , the firm partners with clients , architects , engineers , and contractors to craft extraordinary spaces that bring communities together . Its expertise spans venue planning , auditorium design , acoustics , experience design , and the specification of comprehensive theatre systems . With a portfolio that includes partnerships with iconic institutions like London ’ s National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company , as well as large-scale technology companies like Google and Facebook , Charcoalblue transforms public spaces into cultural landmarks .
A testament to its design approach is the Storyhouse project in Chester , UK . In collaboration with Bennetts Architects , Charcoalblue designed Storyhouse , a significant new arts and theatre complex and the largest public building in Chester . The project , which was over two and a half years in construction , reintroduced a theatre and cinema to the city , filling a void that had lasted for more than a decade . It saw the incorporation of the Grade
Storyhouse exterior shot in Chester city centre . All photography by Peter Cook .
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