Architects appointed to Abbot Hall redevelopment
(Artdaily.org)

Lakeland Arts - one of the most significant arts and heritage organisations in the North - has appointed architects to the major £7.1m redevelopment of Abbot Hall. Today (Friday 22 June) Lakeland Arts announced multi-award-winning MUMA (McInnes Usher McKnight Architects) as lead architects. Martin Ainscough, Lakeland Arts’ Chair of Trustees, added: “The redevelopment of Abbot Hall and surrounding estate will create a world-class cultural destination for visitors in the heart of Kendal, we are thrilled to be working with MUMA on the scheme. “We see this important project as integral to the delivery of wider local and regional strategies within Cumbria and look forward to working closely with our community partners and audiences over the coming months as we develop the scheme.” Gordon Watson, Lakeland Arts’ Chief Executive, said: “Since opening