31st October 2025
Following our recent public consultation exhibition, you can now view the initial design proposals for our new home and share your feedback online.
Developed by architects Carmody Groarke, the proposals outline our plans to transform the former Yorkshire Bank in Sheffield’s Castlegate district into a permanent venue for contemporary art, culture and heritage. The Grade II listed building, built in 1871 as Sheffield’s Head General Post Office, will be carefully restored and brought back into public use after more than a decade of closure.
The redevelopment will provide public galleries across two floors, artist studios, creative workspace, space for learning and community activity, and an independent basement bar – contributing to the wider regeneration of Castlegate alongside neighbouring projects including Harmony Works and the redeveloped Sheffield Castle site.
Your feedback will help inform the next stage of design development before a planning application is submitted to Sheffield City Council in early 2026.
> Click here to view Carmody Groake’s Design Proposal.
> Click here to share your feedback.
The online feedback form will close on Monday 5th January 2025.
The S1 Artspace Capital Project is being delivered by S1Artspace/Projects and is part-funded by the UK Government’s Gateway to Sheffield Levelling Up Fund and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). The Mayor and MCA have a shared purpose to create a stronger, greener, fairer South Yorkshire, working together to unlock the potential of South Yorkshire people, businesses and places and ensure they prosper.
The Project is supported by the following funders
UK Government
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Sheffield City Council
Architctural Heritge Fund
