The project is a partnership between Backstage Academy and Wakefield Council that will see the creation of a specialist knowledge and innovation hub focussing on research and development for the live events industry. Enjoy Design were initially appointed to develop Stage 0-4 design proposals working closely with Production Park and a wider body of stakeholders. The project is part publicly funded and includes a suite of new teaching and workshop spaces off a central circulation spine. The project also includes a large 15,500 sqft studio space to the rear. Following a successful tender exercise, Triton Construction were appointed to construct the scheme with Enjoy Design novated to deliver the scheme on site. The building is due for completion in Summer 2022 and will achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating.
