Awards
- 64th annual Civic Trust Awards
- 2021 North West Regional Construction Awards (Innovation Award)
As the world’s oldest existing radio astronomy observatory and site of some of the most groundbreaking intergalactic discoveries since the dawn of the Space Age, the First Light Pavilion at Jodrell Bank brings these stories to life for everyone from the most dedicated intergalactic enthusiasts to the more casual stargazers.
At the centre of the regeneration of Jodrell Bank, First Light Pavilion was designed as a grassy mound rising from the landscape – an engineering feat in its own right and a perfect platform for the amateur astronomer.
Inside the hill, visitors can immerse themselves in Jodrell Bank’s past discoveries and learn more about the Lovell Telescope, one of the world’s largest and most powerful telescopes. We worked closely with exhibition designers Casson Mann on the circular exhibition space and auditorium to celebrate the feats of the amazing scientists and engineers who have changed how we see the universe.
The pavilion has a rich cultural history and today provides an accessible educational experience for the community, regularly hosting exhibitions, film screenings, educational lectures and special events.
Professor Teresa Anderson, Director of Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre at the University of Manchester
University of Manchester's First Light Pavilion Visitor's Centre, UK, will bring people closer to science and astronomy, opening up a world of possib…