We provided civil and structural engineering services for the redevelopment of Market Square, Castle Street and Green Market in the heart of Carlisle, aiming to transform the heart of the city into a greener and more vibrant place.
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Preserving the past and designing spaces for culture to thrive
We work across the arts and culture sector to deliver inspiring, high‑performing spaces that celebrate heritage and support contemporary creative use. Our expertise in conservation and heritage is at the heart of this work, enabling us to sensitively restore and adapt historic and listed buildings so their stories continue for future generations, alongside new‑build theatres and cultural venues.
From careful refurbishment and structural interventions to the delivery of modern performance spaces, we balance technical excellence with a deep understanding of the cultural, historic and operational needs of each project.
Our Arts & Culture Projects
The first phase of Carlisle’s £100 million regeneration programme which sets the principles for the city-wide redevelopment works.
Devonshire Street Public Realm
Curtins delivered civil engineering solutions for the refurbishment of West Norwood Cemetery, tackling drainage and subsidence issues threatening listed heritage structures.
West Norwood Cemetery, Lambeth
The iconic 1930s Art Deco Littlewoods Building, once at risk of demolition, is being transformed into a world-class media hub through a partnership led by Capital & Centric, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, and Liverpool City Council.
Littlewoods Building, Edge Lane
An £80m landmark offering Swansea an attractive retail and leisure development centre with a newly created public realm and dramatic pedestrian bridge.
Swansea Arena
11 & 12 Wellington Place is a 12-storey office building that forms part of the 140,000sqm mixed-use development in central Leeds.
11&12 Wellington Place, Leeds
Complete Services
Ecofurbishment
Learn MoreOur economical remodelling of existing buildings to ensure they can reused or retrofitted in a sustainable, continuous loop.
Insite
Learn MoreCurtins’ bespoke Insight service helps clients maintain the structural safety of existing buildings and confidently plan for their forward use
Our Approach To...
Investigations & Appraisals
Learn MoreExperienced assessments, investigations, appraisals and the development of cost-effective structural repair solutions for existing buildings, including non-traditional housing.
Conservation & Heritage
Learn MoreWe understand the importance of conserving and sensitively restoring heritage structures so that their stories can continue and our connection with history is preserved. Our solutions are driven by our commitment to be sympathetic to the historically significant Monuments and Listed structures we design for, redevelop and regenerate.
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Events19th May 26
Curtins Leadership Lab: Two Days of Insight, Innovation and Impact
At Curtins, we know our people set us apart, and our first-ever Leadership Lab - sponsored by Symetri, was designed to invest in the leaders who will shape our future.
Views11th May 26
Strengthening Curtins Digital and Innovation Leadership
We began the year by welcoming two brand new roles into our Digital and Innovation team, with a strong focus on research and development. Working in partnership with Ayming and Innovate UK, these roles are opening up new opportunities, including access to low‑carbon construction technologies. Marc and Sophie joined us for Episode 2 of Behind the Curtin, our podcast, to share more about what they have planned.
News29th Apr 26
We’ve Moved: Our Manchester Team Settles into a New Home at King’s House
We’re excited to share that our Manchester team has moved into a new Grade A+ workspace in the heart of the city centre.
