# Historic Theater Remodels The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Will Reopen as a Theater and Cinema By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liverpool-philharmonic References: [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/music-to-our-ears-the-liverpool-philharmonic-hall-reopens) & [liverpoolphil](http://www.liverpoolphil.com/) The [Liverpool Philharmonic Hall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-carlo-liverpool) is a historic concert venue that will reopen after an [ambitious redesign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finlandia-hall). The building was constructed in 1939 and has been in continuous use ever since, which lead to its first remodel in 1995. Since then however, the busy venue needed to be revamped to incorporate newer technologies while keeping its old aesthetic charm. The front-of-house area was completely redone and included the lobby, public rooms as well as the bar and cafe. The corridor leading to the auditorium was also given a fresh coat of paint and was widened. Lastly, the main auditorium was updated to meet modern technological demands including machinery and lighting. The biggest change however is a new extension added to the back of the theater, which houses an adaptable and [interactive performance space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hopkins-center-for-the-arts). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Historic Theater Remodels:** Opportunity to transform historic theater venues by incorporating newer technologies while preserving their aesthetic charm. - **Ambitious Redesigns:** The rise of ambitious redesign projects for outdated venues to meet modern technological demands. - **Adaptable Performance Spaces:** The emergence of adaptable and interactive performance spaces in theater remodels. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment Venue:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for transforming historic concert venues into multifunctional entertainment spaces. - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunities for architects and designers to implement ambitious redesign projects for outdated venues. - **Technology Integration:** The need for specialists in technology integration to update historic theater venues with modern machinery and lighting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Restored British Music Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheppard-robson.md) - [Performance Hall Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powell-hall.md) - [Harbor Opera Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamburg-state-opera.md) - [Archival Performance Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-bow-centre.md) - [Re-Opening Historic Nightclubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/londons-printworks.md) - [Civic Theatre Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-court-theatre.md) - [Reopened Theatre Restorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillside-theatre.md) - [Renovated Helsinki Events Venue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finlandia-hall.md) - [Industrial-Themed Dance Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sadlers-wells.md)