Sheffield arts charity S1 Artspace is inviting the public to help shape its ambitious plans to transform the former Yorkshire Bank on Haymarket into a major new cultural hub for the city.<\/p>\n
A public consultation and exhibition will take place on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October inside the Grade II Listed building in Castlegate, giving visitors the first chance in more than a decade to step inside the historic Victorian landmark and view proposals for its redevelopment.<\/p>\n
Originally built in 1871 as Sheffield\u2019s Head General Post Office, the sandstone building later became the Sheffield Stock Exchange and, most recently, a Yorkshire Bank branch before closing in 2014.<\/p>\n
The transformation project, designed by architects Carmody Groarke, will mark the charity\u2019s first permanent home in the city since its founding in 1995. Plans include public galleries across two floors, artist and creative workspaces, a gallery shop showcasing local makers, and an independent basement bar.<\/p>\n
Visitors to the consultation will be able to tour parts of the building, view the architects\u2019 designs and 3D model, meet the project team and share feedback that will help shape the final plans. A planning application is expected to be submitted in early 2026.<\/p>\n
Louise Hutchinson, director of S1 Artspace, said: \u201cThis remarkable listed building has been part of Sheffield\u2019s story for generations \u2013 from post office to stock exchange to bank \u2013 but it\u2019s stood empty for too long. We now have the chance to bring it back to life as a place for culture, creativity and community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis isn\u2019t just our project \u2013 it\u2019s Sheffield\u2019s. We want everyone who lives, works and creates here to be part of shaping what happens next.\u201d<\/p>\n
The project is seen as a key part of the Castlegate regeneration, complementing nearby developments such as Harmony Works at Canada House and the redevelopment of the former Sheffield Castle site into a new public park and heritage destination.<\/p>\n
Located overlooking Fitzalan Square, the restored building will offer a new cultural gateway to the city, with excellent transport links and facilities designed to attract visitors from across Sheffield, South Yorkshire and beyond.<\/p>\n
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