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Space Studios Manchester filming facility
17 June 2021
Space Studios Manchester filming facility news
Design: PRP Architects
Location: Manchester, North West England, UK
PRP appointed on third expansion of Manchester?s key filming facility, Space Studios
17th of June 2021 – PRP has been appointed as architect and masterplanner on the third expansion in eight years of Space Studios, Manchester?s key filming facility. The latest phase is set to expand the film studio to an overall size of 17 acres, with a total of 120,000 sq. ft of stage space.

Since opening its doors in 2014, Space Studios in Manchester has become a much sought-after destination for producers of high-end drama worldwide Рand home to productions including Peaky Blinders, Devs and Intergalatic. As part of the project, PRP will provide design and architecture services for the provision of two 20,000 sq. ft new-build sound stages for the production of high-end TV and film together with 30,000 sq. ft of support space. A new reception area, caf̩ and additional flexible support space will also be created.
Despite the global suspension in production as a result of COVID-19, inward investment-spend in 2020 from major international productions has reached £2.34 billion, highlighting the ongoing strength and creativity of the UK?s screen industries.

Alistair Weir, Partner at PRP said: ?The demand for purpo...