Laban
Trinity Laban Dance has the largest purpose-built contemporary dance centre in the world. The Laban building was designed by Herzog and de Meuron, the Pritzker Prize winning (2001) Swiss architects who also designed the Tate Modern and the National Stadium in Beijing (2008 Olympic Games).
'It is a building which champions the idea that
intelligence, creativity, imagination and art make life
better.'
Rowan Moore, London Evening Standard
Herzog and de Meuron collaborated with visual artist Michael
Craig-Martin to create this iconic and bold building.
The building has been designed to ensure full access for people
with a wide range of disabilities from wheelchair users to those
with sensory and learning difficulties.
By day the building's semi-translucent cladding allows traces of
dance and movement to be visible through the walls. By night, the
building becomes a coloured beacon with light and movement spilling
out illuminating the surrounding area.
The cafe and other public areas of the building are open 0900 -
1700hrs Monday to Friday.
Unfortunately we cannot allow members of the public access to the
entire building on a day to day basis as our students are our main
priority and we need to keep the disruption to a minimum, thanks
for your understanding.
We are, however, offering fortnightly guided tours. For more
information or to book a tour see our Guided Tours section or
contact our Events team on tours@trinitylaban.ac.uk
'The glowing beauty of the new dance centre will match the
elegance of the activities inside.'
Jonathon Glancey, Guardian
This page was updated on: 09/04/2012
