Arena and Convention Centre

The Arena and Convention Centre is the centrepiece of the city's European Capital of Culture regeneration on the famous King's Waterfront comprises: an arena with 10,600 seat capacity; a convention centre with a 1,350 seat auditorium; and a 7,000sqm exhibition space. Wilkinson Eyre Architects' design for ACC Liverpool incorporates the building's varied functions in a single form, creating a contemporary landmark on Liverpool's historic waterfront. Chris Wilkinson commented: 'As the centrepiece of the Liverpool's European Capital of Culture celebrations and a landmark music, sports and events venue, we had to create a new active destination for the city.'