News: How the new Rotherham markets might look when complete
As progress continues on the construction of the new £40m markets and library development in Rotherham town centre, the architect has given a hint at what it might look like inside.
Lead contractors on behalf of Rotherham Council, Henry Boot Construction, began enabling works on the Drummond Street site in 2023. The redevelopment of the markets is divided into two areas, an outdoor covered market, which is being rebuilt, and an adjacent indoor market, which is being revamped.
The renovations will build upon the existing mix of shops and services with the addition of a new food hub and dining area on the first floor. The outdoor market was initially expected to become a flexible space which can be used for exhibitions and events when required. The second floor will host contemporary office spaces for charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups.
The library is set to include a high-quality children’s area with fun spaces for reading and storytelling, and a dedicated IT area and business development facility. The second floor will contain meeting facilities and a Maker Space for learning and exploring using the latest technology.
Once work is completed on the outdoor market and library, work will commence on the refurbishment of the indoor market.
With nearly 500 tonnes of steel already installed and the basement steelwork complete, the new covered market and library are on track to open in spring 2026, with full redevelopment due in early 2027.
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Niemen Blume Architects were appointed as the architect and lead designer last year to lead the Stage 4 and 5 design process and oversee the redesign of key project elements in partnership with contractor, Henry Boot Construction, and Adept Consulting Engineers.
Scott Lunn, Director and Project Lead at Niemen Architects, said on appointment: “It’s incredibly exciting to be part of the Rotherham Markets and Library project, especially as Rotherham is my hometown. I have fond memories of visiting the Markets as a child, and it’s a privilege to play a key role in the revitalisation of such a prominent and recognised location.”
Niemen explained that one of the key design elements of the project is converting the existing outdoor covered market to become a fully enclosed market hall with flexible trading spaces alongside fixed market stalls.
Inside visitors can expect a comprehensive refurbishment of existing indoor retail spaces and the integration of a new dining level providing a mix of social spaces within the retail environment.
The project, second only in the town centre to Forge Island in terms of investment, also comes with a public realm element with the creation of flexible external public spaces capable of hosting diverse community events and exhibitions.
Niemen Blume Architects website
Images: Niemen Blume
Lead contractors on behalf of Rotherham Council, Henry Boot Construction, began enabling works on the Drummond Street site in 2023. The redevelopment of the markets is divided into two areas, an outdoor covered market, which is being rebuilt, and an adjacent indoor market, which is being revamped.
The renovations will build upon the existing mix of shops and services with the addition of a new food hub and dining area on the first floor. The outdoor market was initially expected to become a flexible space which can be used for exhibitions and events when required. The second floor will host contemporary office spaces for charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups.
The library is set to include a high-quality children’s area with fun spaces for reading and storytelling, and a dedicated IT area and business development facility. The second floor will contain meeting facilities and a Maker Space for learning and exploring using the latest technology.
Once work is completed on the outdoor market and library, work will commence on the refurbishment of the indoor market.
With nearly 500 tonnes of steel already installed and the basement steelwork complete, the new covered market and library are on track to open in spring 2026, with full redevelopment due in early 2027.
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Niemen Blume Architects were appointed as the architect and lead designer last year to lead the Stage 4 and 5 design process and oversee the redesign of key project elements in partnership with contractor, Henry Boot Construction, and Adept Consulting Engineers.
Scott Lunn, Director and Project Lead at Niemen Architects, said on appointment: “It’s incredibly exciting to be part of the Rotherham Markets and Library project, especially as Rotherham is my hometown. I have fond memories of visiting the Markets as a child, and it’s a privilege to play a key role in the revitalisation of such a prominent and recognised location.”
Niemen explained that one of the key design elements of the project is converting the existing outdoor covered market to become a fully enclosed market hall with flexible trading spaces alongside fixed market stalls.
The project, second only in the town centre to Forge Island in terms of investment, also comes with a public realm element with the creation of flexible external public spaces capable of hosting diverse community events and exhibitions.
Niemen Blume Architects website
Images: Niemen Blume
14 comments:
And as we all know, the final result never looks as good as the initial images and these initial images look awful.
When it is all completed it will be about half the size of the markets of 20 years ago, No wonder we get called Toytown Forge Island is the biggest white Elephant this century, The Councll,,Planners, and Arcitechs are having a laugh they are cluelessh
But look on the bright side. They will almost certainly be able to spell correctly.
Half the size? How have you worked that out? By not paying attention to any of the plans?
Oooh No ,gwamma police are on caseš¤£
Exactly, everything is always tiny compared to other towns,and terrified of building anything multi storey.The glassworks in Barnsley could fit the whole of Rotherham town centre in it,and bare in mind Rotherham is a larger town!
The designs look fresh and modern, much more inviting that the current mix of 70s and 90s aesthetics. I'm unsure why there is always so much negativity on this website. It's great to see investment and it should be welcomed. The Toy town comments are baffling (no one other than the poster refers to Rotherham in this way) as are the ones around Forge Island being a white elephant. Ventro lounge and the cinema are always busy (with Arc even reporting the site was one of their most profitable and had exceeded expectations)
This will be a great addition and very much needed for the town centre. Forge Island is very good but hope that the empty units will be filled soon
But it’s not going to be half the size?
The steps down from the colledge takes half the area before you actually enter the indoor market it really is a joje,Why didnt the council and planners visit Barnsley for an idea,By the way rotherham town centre is not as big as Barnslet
Toytown is used by away football supporters mainly the sheff clubs
Mr Me is one of the most vocal critics of everything Rotherham and takes every possible opportunity to post negative and irrelevant drivel about the town. Why he bothers to even read this blog is bewildering, as is the content of his comments.The only possible explanation for his behaviour is that he is a permanently excluded schoolboy from Barnsley living in a book-free home.
Tru, ,Banslet is smaler by alf.
To be fair, town planners did visit Barnsley Town centre before finalising plans for Rotherham's new landfill site.
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