Please see below some supportive words from Piers Gough for us to use in the campaign; founder of CZWG architects and presenter of a C4 show in 2001 that visited the centre (https://twitter.com/C20Society/status/1671527404878065665)

‘The National Glass Centre does so many thing so right.  It exploits the sloping topography between Roker Terrace and the Wear by inviting the visitor straight onto the roof to first get a sense of the panoramic setting. Whilst entry to the building, signalled by two soaring chimneys, is invitingly sliced into the slope [in the manner of the great Oscar Niemeyer]   The roof of course turns out to be a tour de force of glazing giving a unique birds’ eye view of the spaces below.  The multi function interiors are inviting, spectacular, well lit and flexible enough to allow for many existing and future uses.  The lowest level space opens seamlessly onto the quayside from where the whole building can be perceived as akin to a glass aircraft carrier including its quirky below deck control turret.  This reference to Sunderland’s ship building heritage as well as glass making past makes this unique building special to its particular location.  It is the best and most apposite 21st century building of the region.’

‘Sunderland cannot afford to lose such an icon.  It would seem ideal for a forward looking university to use or repurpose but should it be superfluous another more appreciative owner should be found.’