The Climbing Hangar Sheffield, Exeter, Reading

Architectural Emporium have been working with The Climbing Hangar for a number of years. Having worked on the original Hangar interiors in Sandhills Liverpool, we have carried out updates to Matchworks, Speke and developed a brand identity and set of component parts applied to each new project. Each Hangar is unique as they are located within existing light-industrial buildings close to city centres. Sustainability is at the core of the business with sustainable transport links and cycling encouraged. Repurposing vacant buildings is inherently sustainable and helps to animate light industrial areas by providing accessible bouldering centres. The front of house areas are centred around socialising and serve as a hub for the climbing community with a cafe and reception.  Architectural Emporium have now completed schemes in Bristol, Edinburgh, Exeter, Reading, Sheffield and Southampton and have a number of others in the pipeline across the UK. Many of the photos feature Sheffield’s centre which was designed in part to aid the training of Shauna Coxsey with an olympic climbing wall. Climbing Hangar’s are aimed at entry level climbers up to Olympic athletes. They are inclusive and focussed on fostering a sense of community. Photos by Rob Battersby and AE