Lytham Methodist Church
February 19, 2008
We have just completed Phase 1 of the works at Lytham Methodist Church, replacing the slate roof and making repairs at roof level. The works had the benefit of a temporary roof so the contractor could continue through the worst of the winter weather. The works were finished four weeks early.
Francis Roberts Architects. AABC, Architect Accredited in Building Conservation.
Contractor: Lambert Walker, Preston
Summer Hill slide-show
December 2, 2007
Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.
Summer Hill, Spark Bridge, Cumbria with Morecambe Bay in the distance. Phase 1 complete. Pictures taken in changing light, November 2007.
Lancaster Cathedral published
November 15, 2007
Our project for the interior decoration of St Peter’s RC Cathedral in Lancaster is included as an exemplar project in a new book called “Basics Interior Architecture: Form + Structure”.
Blackburn: West End
September 19, 2007
A drawing of the west end of Blackburn Cathedral showing our scheme for a New Deanery, offices and clergy housing.
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St Mary, Wellingborough
July 20, 2007
Commissioned by Father Peter Tabernacle, the new nave altar for Sir Ninian Comper’s master work at Wellingborough reflects his spirit, and goes a bit further. Made by Oliver Puchoras, with angels sculpted by Judith Bluck and decoration by Michael Madden. The altar was dedicated on the 8th July 2007.
Nave Altar for St Mary, Wellingborough
July 20, 2007
Drawing by Francis Roberts of the design for the new Nave Altar at the Church of St Mary, Welingborough.
Ave Maria Hall, Holywell
June 22, 2007
Work is nearing completion on our scheme for the rebuilding and renovation of the Ave Maria Hall and St Winefride’s Hospice in Holywell, North Wales. The Hospice will provide accommodation for pilgrims visiting the holy well nearby. The Hall will be a residence and chapel for the Brigittine Order whose members will care for the pilgrims.
Summer Hill Phase 2
May 23, 2007
Current project: An initial scheme for apartments in a listed Georgian house near Ulverston. The scheme aims to retain and enhance the grand architectural features of the interior. Phase 1.
Gate House
March 15, 2007
This is a small but, we hope, perfectly formed addition to a Victorian gate lodge in the countryside north of Preston. It is of two storeys and exploits the change in level between the entrance drive and the garden.
Christmas 2006
December 17, 2006
Our card this year shows one of our drawings for the new Blackburn Cathedral Precinct.