Redrock, The Light, building,walkway,struggling to cope,don't commit suicide,concrete hell, leisure complex,worst building,award,Stockport
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4536 x 3372 px | 38.4 x 28.5 cm | 15.1 x 11.2 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
9 March 2019Location:
Bridgefield St, Stockport SK1 1DHMore information:
It’s been dubbed ‘an unrepentant relic of yesteryear’ - but fans of Stockport’s Redrock development have come to its defence. The sprawling complex has made the shortlist for Business Design magazine’s Carbuncle Cup - the annual gong which is dished out in a bid to pinpoint ‘Britain’s worst building completed in the past 12 months’. Many M.E.N readers have taken to social media to share their views about Redrock since the news was announced. And while the majority thought the nomination was justified, with one commentator describing the imposing structure as a ‘leaning Lego warehouse’, others were quick to leap to its defence. (Image: Manchester Evening News) Although glowing praise for its exterior wasn’t exactly forthcoming, many pointed out that it’s what’s on the inside that counts. The £45m complex has a 10-screen cinema, restaurants, a bar, gym, large car park and public open space. Michelle Ferris said: “I love it! Best cinema!” Yvonne Brookes said: “The cinema is fab. I won’t go anywhere else now.” Read More New £45m leisure complex by the M60 in Stockport is up for an award - but it's one they won't want Charlotte Cloud posted: “Glad to see the Light cinema getting plenty of love. Great place. Reclining arm chairs for the win.” Joanne Marie wrote: “From the motorway I agree. But from street level looks nice and the gardens and restaurant have definitely massively improved the area.” Lorien Telfer posted: “I think it’s pretty quirky looking. Like 80s throwback. I kinda like it.” Brenda Major said: “Eyesore from the outside but good on the inside cinema great, food places good.”