AN organisation at the hub of Huddersfield’s vibrant creative industries was recognised at last night’s awards.

Nov 23 2007 by Henryk Zientek, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

AN organisation at the hub of Huddersfield’s vibrant creative industries was recognised at last night’s awards.

The Media Centre, based at Northumberland Street, was unanimously chosen by judges as winner of the Regeneration Award, sponsored by Eddisons chartered surveyors – recognising its success in turning derelict buildings in the town centre into a home for start-ups and small firms in the creative, digital and media sector.

The Media Centre has more than 120 office units and 21 live-work studios for tenant firms – as well as “virtual offices” for more than 120 other companies. It also provides business support and meeting rooms.

Last summer, the Queen opened one of Yorkshire’s “greenest” buildings to create a further 52 workspaces for the Media Centre. The £5m glass-clad five storey building at Friendly Street is one of the first of its size in the UK to feature a double-skin frame, creating a unique heating and cooling system designed to minimise carbon emissions.

The Centre’s Emma Dyson said: “We are all thrilled to get this award. We have been working towards this for the past 12 years and we are proud to have played a role in the regeneration of Huddersfield, as well as helping 50 businesses.”