Aviva Studios

Aviva Studios, located at 20 Water Street, Manchester, M3 4BR, is a cultural venue designed by Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) and opened in 2023. The building comprises a 21-meter-high Warehouse with a capacity of up to 5,000 standing, and a Hall accommodating up to 1,600 seated or 2,000 standing. (factoryinternational.org) The design incorporates Manchester's industrial heritage through the use of exposed steel and raw concrete. (archilovers.com) The venue serves as the home of Factory International, hosting a variety of performances and exhibitions. (manchester.gov.uk)