Preston Minster
July 3, 2009
View of the of the newly decorated ceiling and of the refurbished nave. Our scheme included the laying of a new stone floor with under-floor heating.
The Minster Church of St. John the Evangelist. A pioneering scheme of major repairs, refurbishment and new accommodation opening the building to community, arts and cultural uses. For the Diocese of Blackburn, with English Heritage and Heritage Lottery support. Completed 2001 (£1.5m).
Lanternhouse slideshow
April 28, 2008
Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.
Lanternhouse, Ulverston, Cumbria.
Lanternhouse
February 26, 2007
A recent picture (26/02/07) of Lanternhouse in Ulverston, Cumbria. The building is the headquarters of an arts organization. RIBA National Award in 2000 and a Civic Trust Commendation in 2001.
Arts Centre: work in progress
September 21, 2006
Work in progress. First sketch scheme for a new arts facility for the South Lancashire Arts Partnership. The scheme shows new buildings added to the existing chapel to form a new entrance and workshop facilities. The proposal reinforces the corner of the site and defines a new courtyard for workshop activities and performance.
Latest photosets
September 14, 2006
St Lawrence, Barnwood, Gloucester: New parish rooms adjacent to a Grade l listed church. Photoset.
St Christopher, Blackpool: Parish centre including a multi-purpose hall with fully equipped stage facilities. Photoset.
St Christopher’s Parish Centre, Blackpool
May 14, 2006
The new Parish Centre at St. Christopher’s Church, Marton, Blackpool is connected to the main axis of the church (also by this practice). The centre consists of a multi-purpose hall, a lounge, a fully equipped stage, dressing rooms and a kitchen capable of catering for small conferences. It was completed in May 2001 and dedicated by the Archbishop of York.
St George, Preston
May 8, 2006
A new stone-built hall for parish and community use completed in 1999. The building was part of a scheme for the restoration and extension of St George’s Church in the centre of Preston. The church now has the facilities to act as an arts and cultural centre as well as a parish church.
Lanternhouse, Ulverston
May 4, 2006
1995-1998: Lanternhouse, Ulverston: Project won in competition. A new Arts Centre for Welfare State International. Built with Arts Council and Lottery support. Cost 1m. It includes a lecture theatre, workshop theatre, art gallery, cafe and living accommodation for visiting artists. RIBA National Award in 2000 and a Civic Trust Commendation in 2001.
St John’s Minster, Preston
May 4, 2006
The Minster Church of St. John the Evangelist. A pioneering scheme of major repairs, refurbishment and new accommodation opening the building to community, arts and cultural uses. For the Diocese of Blackburn, with English Heritage and Heritage Lottery support. Completed 2001 (£1.5m).