Nottingham Contemporary
Nottingham Contemporary (formerly known as the Centre for Contemporary Art Nottingham (CCAN)) is a contemporary art centre in the Lace Market area of Nottingham. The gallery opened in 2009.
| Nottingham Contemporary | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Town or city | Nottingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 52.9511°N 1.1458°W |
| Completed | 2009 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Caruso St John Architects |
| Structural engineer | Arup, Elliott Wood Partnership |
| Services engineer | Arup |
| Main contractor | Sol Construction Ltd |
| Awards and prizes | 2010 RIBA Award Winner |
The gallery describes its site as being "the oldest in the city", having been the site of a Saxon fort. To celebrate the area's history of lace manufacture, the cladding of the building is embossed with a traditional Nottingham lace pattern.
Nottingham Contemporary is a registered charity under English law.
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