The Henry Moore Institute on The Headrow re-opened on Friday (July 12), having been closed since last November for its first refurbishment since it opened in 1991.
The institute, which was the first purpose-built sculpture gallery in the UK, features a vibrant new multifunctional learning and engagement facility to host creative workshops, discussions and events.
The renovations include a focus on more inviting spaces for visitors and changes have been made to the entrance area, which has been made to feel more welcoming, and the ‘alcove’ area, which has been refreshed to encourage audiences to enjoy free, creative drop-in activities during their visit.
Improvements have also been made to the research library reception and the seminar room; while the roof has been replaced and solar panels have been installed.
Check out our pictures showcasing the work carried out at the institute, which cost “over £500,000” in the gallery below.
7. 'More inviting spaces'
Working with Leeds-based Group Ginger architects, the renovations include a focus on more inviting spaces for visitors. | Tony Johnson
9. Classroom
The ‘alcove’ area on the ground floor has been refreshed to encourage audiences to enjoy free, creative drop-in activities during their visit. | Tony Johnson
10. 'Modern cultural venue'
The changes were made in response to a growth in visitor numbers, changing audience expectations of a modern cultural venue and the importance of engagement programming with young people | Tony Johnson
11. Engagement
The institute features a vibrant new multifunctional learning and engagement facility to host creative workshops, discussions and events and encourage people of all ages to engage with sculpture as learners, thinkers and makers. | Tony Johnson
12. Exhibition room
An improved Research Library reception on the first floor includes a provision for displays drawn from the library’s special collections. | Tony Johnson