AWW is working with YTL Live to deliver Aviva Arena, transforming Bristol’s historic aviation hangars into a world class 20,000 capacity entertainment destination.
10 March 2026, Mark Alker Stone
The wait is over – Aviva Arena has officially taken off and AWW could not be more excited to be part of this journey.
The Aviva Arena will transform the three vast historic hangers that once housed a new era of post war aviation,. Now is the time to breathe new life into this landmark and reimagine it into a world class 20,000 capacity cultural destination.
More than a venue – this inspired leisure and cultural hub will take the concrete floor on which Concorde stood onto its next iteration as Bristol and the West of England’s newest and most engaging dance floor.
Mark Alker Stone, Practice Director, reflects: 'Working on Aviva Arena is a once in a generation opportunity. Bringing these historic hangars back to life is as much about honouring the past as it is about inspiring the future — and our team is thrilled to be part of that journey.'
Behind the scenes, we’ve been working closely with the YTL Live team following AWW’s appointment to lead the architectural and technical delivery of the Aviva Arena. Our role spans RIBA Stages 4 and 5, helping bring forward one of the UK’s most ambitious entertainment destinations.
Sustainability and regeneration resonate at the core of the project, and we feel the privilege of nurturing this site back to life and maximising its potential.
