Architecture
Contact's distinctive building was designed by architect Alan Short and associates as part of the venue's 1999 redesign. Arts Council England put up £4.5million toward the building with the money being matched by English Partnerships and land donated from The University of Manchester. The main 370-seat auditorium (Space 1) was refitted and an 80-seat studio (Space 2) was added in the newly built turret.
The nine huge stacks crowned with H-shaped chimney pots assist with the building's natural ventilation.
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