A design team has been selected to lead the regeneration of Elgin Town Hall.

LDN Architects have been awarded the contract as part of the £31.6 million Cultural Quarter project of the Moray Growth Deal.

Significant planned investment from the Scottish Government, UK Government, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Moray Council will underpin the Cultural Quarter Project, which is redeveloping key sites in Elgin to create a connected, accessible and inspirational centre shining a light on the region's unique cultural offering.

Following a two stage public procurement process, which generated 23 notes of interest, LDN impressed the panel with their clear and thoughtful approach, and creative and original concept designs to come out top from a selection of prestigious practices from across the UK.


LDN Architects will lead a Design Team including Narro (Structural and Civil Engineers), Harley Haddow (Building Services Engineer), Ironside Farrar (Landscape Architect), CharcoalBlue (Theatre Consultant), Sandy Brown (Accoustic Consultant) and OFR (Fire Engineer) who will work together to transform Elgin Town Hall.

Elgin Town Hall is Moray's largest performing arts and events space. The proposed redevelopment will overcome limitations of the current building to create a landmark 21st century performance and community space which is functional, welcoming and connected, building on the success of the existing venue. Redesign of the building will improve circulation, acoustic separation, technical and customer facilities and add a new multi-use studio space, while improving environmental performance.

Chair of Moray Council’s Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Marc Macrae, said: "I know the team are looking forward to working on the Town Hall’s important and exciting make-over with locally based practice, LDN Architects and it’s great to see this milestone reached. The Cultural Quarter has undertaken significant engagement with partners this year to boost define the plans for the project and there are some exciting developments ahead for this element of Moray’s Growth Deal."