| The Lowry | |
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| Building | |
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| Type | Museum & Arts Centre |
| Architectural Style | Expressionist |
| Structural System | Steel frame |
| Location | Salford, England |
| Construction | |
| Completed | 2000 |
| Design Team | |
| Architect | Michael Wilford |
| Structural engineer | Buro Happold |
The Lowry is a combined theatre and gallery complex dedicated to L.S. Lowry situated in Salford Quays, in Greater Manchester, England. Inside is a drama studio, two theatres, the Lyric and the Quays, coloured green, purple and red respectively, which host a wide range of touring plays, comedians and musicians; the Lowry also hosts the Opera North series of operas. The Lyric theatre has the largest stage in the UK outside London's West End. Designed by Michael Wilford and Buro Happold, (Wayfinding System and "Artworks at the Lowry Gallery" by Reich+Petch Design International) the building was completed in 2000 with the help for £21m of National Lottery funding. The aerofoil canopy at the entrance is clad with perforated steel and illuminated from the inside at night. It is located close to the Imperial War Museum North and the Old Trafford football stadium. It is served by the Harbour City stop on the Metrolink tram network.
