Hull History Centre was used as a case study in the Heritage Lottery Fund's review of the first 100 projects to receive a major award from the HLF.
"The building itself represents a remarkable achievement. The build went smoothly and finished on budget. The design is very contemporary and, although it was somewhat controversial on the grounds that it was so modern for a ‘heritage’ space, it has already become a popular icon of the city, and has won a Civic Trust award as a project that “makes an outstanding contribution to the quality and appearance of the environment”.