City Hall

by FaulknerBrowns Architects 

Client Sunderland City Council 

Award RIBA North East Award 2023 

The partnership between the city council client and the architects has delivered an inspiring new civic landmark and a forward-thinking workplace. Located on Sunderland’s former Vaux Brewery site, it is a bold and positive step as part of a wider vision for the city’s and region’s regeneration. Awareness of its physical and cultural context, and commitment to inclusivity and sustainability, all informed its design.

Read the full citation from the RIBA Awards Jury on RIBA Journal.

Contractor Bowmer and Kirkland 

 Interior Design FaulknerBrowns Architects 

 Environmental / M&E Engineer Desco 

Structural Engineer Cundall 

Landscape Architect Landscape Projects 

Project Management Gleeds 

Access Consultant Proudlock Associates 

Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant Gleeds 

Gross internal area in m2  1748