Sisk has been appointed to redevelop the London Irish Centre in Camden, north London.
Work is due to start on the £38m project, designed by Coffey Architects, in January 2027, with completion set for early 2029.
The centre first opened in 1955 to provide support, accommodation and employment for newly arrived Irish immigrants in the capital and continues to offer welfare as well as being a cultural hub.
The revamp will create a 400-seat two-tiered performance space, studio theatre and cinema; an archive centre preserving the history of the Irish in Britain; and a public library. The building will retain the original three-storey facade and the centre will remain open during construction.
Ger Hayes, managing director of Sisk Construction UK, said: “We are extremely proud to have been selected as main contractor and to be entrusted with the construction of the new London Irish Centre in Camden. Together, with the team at LIC, we will create a modern facility that celebrates this heritage and provides a lasting legacy for future generations.”
The Irish government is one of the funders of the scheme, pledging £5.7m.
