Tron Theatre, RMJM Glasgow, Photos, Architect, Location, Design, Images
Tron Theatre Glasgow
Merchant City Arts Building Redevelopment, Scotland – design by RMJM, architects
16 Apr 2011
Tron Theatre
Architecture: RMJM Architects
Theatre Lighting Design: Kevan Shaw Lighting Design
Photo by Adrian Welch taken on 16th April 2011:
photo © Adrian Welch
Location: 63 Trongate
Tron Theatre
tron theatre interior image from RMJM
The Tron started as a church back in the early 16th century and was redeveloped in 1999 at a cost of £5m. Much of the exterior was retained with subtle postmodern reworking. The interior – specifically the foyer – was much photographed for the architectural press and was one of Paul Stallan’s springboard projects for the newly formed RMJM Glasgow group. The body of the church – or kirk – became the new auditorium. Located just west of Glasgow Cross the theatre is in the heart of the burgeoning Merchant City.
The Tron Theatre was established as a theatre club in 1979 (going fully public in 1989), rising from the ashes of the destroyed Close Theatre, based at the Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
tron theatre on left, kirk steeple on right, photos © Adrian Welch
Tron Kirk by James Adam 1793. The steeple dates from 1631 and is one of the oldest buildings in the Merchant City
tron kirk on right, photo © Adrian Welch
Tron Theatre Glasgow – Building Information
Location: Glasgow, UK
Client: Tron Theatre Ltd
Contract Value: Circa £6 m
Year: In phases from 1998 – 2000
tron theatre model image from rmjm
RMJM was responsible for a feasibility study to develop the theatre and site, followed by a
programme of repairs to the external fabric of the Grade A listed James Adam building and a successful application for lottery funding. The recently completed redevelopment
rationalises the existing building and spaces comprising foyer with exhibition space, box office, cafe and auditorium and has allowed the development of new activities, including the studio theatre and new administration spaces which further enhance and develop the role of the theatre.
Glasgow Institute of Architects Design Award 1998
Glasgow Institute of Architects Design Award 1998
‘the People’s Choice’
Civic Trust Commendation 2000
Tron Theatre Architects : RMJM Glasgow – Contact Details
Architecture in Strathclyde
Buildings close to the Tron Theatre
Panopticon
Trongate
Glasgow Cross
Candleriggs Market
Ramshorn Kirk
Website: Tron Theatre Merchant City
Key Buildings by RMJM Glasgow in the city
Glasgow Harbour
Homes for the Future – a few minutes east of the Tron Kirk
James Adam was the brother of Scotland’s most famous architect, Robert Adam
New Scottish Theatre
picture from architect
Theatre Royal Dumfries by RMJM
Glasgow Transport Museum Building
picture from architect
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Tron Theatre Glasgow Building – page
Website: www.tron.co.uk