I often get phonecalls and messages asking if I would be interested in a project that ‘may or may not happen’ or starts out with a ‘we’re not sure if this is your kind of thing but…’. One such call from the team down at Upfest Gallery sent a bolt of fear down my spine…
The beautiful but derelict 1930s cinema at the top of Winterstoke Road, Bristol was being completely redeveloped into a state of the art indoor climbing centre. An inspired idea really as the cathedral like interior had morphed from cinema, to bingo hall, to kids play centre and then finally shut down after years of neglect.