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Neighbourhood Centre

Halifax - Listed Building
GAG 314

We’re working alongside Halifax Opportunities Trust to support the revitalisation of the Grade II listed Queens Road Neighbourhood Centre, a historic 1874 building at the heart of Park ward.

Having stood empty and neglected in recent years, the building is to be reimagined as a vibrant, flexible community hub that reflects both its rich heritage and future potential.

Our role has been to help shape a vision that balances restoration with modern community needs—creating welcoming, accessible spaces for events, learning, and local services. The project will provide flexible rooms for workshops, meetings, and activities, while also reintroducing educational opportunities rooted in the building’s original purpose.

With a strong focus on sustainability and long-term community benefit, this transformation will support the ongoing regeneration of the area, ensuring the centre once again plays a vital role in serving local residents for generations to come.

Services on this project

Lead Designer
Consultation & Engagement
Gaining Consents
Sustainability & Passivhaus
Interior Design
Landscape Design
Visualisation
RIBA Stages 0 – 2
Stage 0 –The Initial Consultation

Defining the project’s purpose, business case, and initial advice.

Stage 1 –Preparation and Briefing

Developing the project brief, assembling the project team, and conducting site surveys

Stage 2 –Concept Design

Creating initial design concepts, sketch plans, 3D models, and early cost estimates.

“At Halifax Opportunities Trust, we are incredibly proud to lead the revitalisation of the Queens Road Neighbourhood Centre. It’s an important part of Halifax’s heritage. This project represents much more than restoring a historic building. It’s about creating a vibrant, flexible community hub that will serve local residents for generations to come"

Alison Haskins CEO Halifax Opportunities Trust
Although we’ve been designing far longer, 2026 marks 15 years since Gagarin was officially launched. After hundreds of projects and various awards, in some ways it feels like we’re just getting started. That’s because we’ve now got the expertise and confidence to win and fulfil the work we want most.