The Forum, Norwich

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The Forum, Norwich is a modern public building and cultural hub in Norwich, England, housing the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, BBC studios, and community spaces, and serving as a focal point for events and civic life.

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The Forum, Norwich canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf cultural centre
landmark
public building
address Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, England
architect Hopkins Architects
Michael Hopkins and Partners
architecturalStyle modern architecture
builtOnSiteOf Norwich Central Library
constructionStartDate 1999
coordinates 52.628°N 1.292°E
cost approximately £65 million
country United Kingdom
feature atrium
cafés
exhibition areas
large glazed façade
meeting rooms
open public space
restaurants
fundedBy National Lottery
Norfolk County Council
Norwich City Council
hasTenant BBC East
linked to: BBC English Regions

BBC Look East
BBC Radio Norfolk
Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library
hasUse broadcast studios
café and restaurant space
community space
event venue
public library
hosts community activities
cultural events
festivals
public exhibitions
inaugurationDate 2001
libraryName Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library
libraryRecognition one of the most visited public libraries in the United Kingdom
locatedIn England
Norfolk
United Kingdom
location Norwich
material brick
glass
steel
name The Forum
openingDate 2001
operatedBy The Forum Trust
ownedBy Norfolk County Council
previousBuildingDestroyedBy fire
publicSquareName Millennium Plain
significance major civic focal point in Norwich

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Norwich Market near The Forum, Norwich
Castle Meadow, Norwich hasNearbyLandmark The Forum, Norwich
Castle Meadow hasNearbyAttraction The Forum, Norwich