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.
Clifton Drive Methodist Church
September 27, 2006
Work has just started on our project to repair the stone spire at Clifton Drive Methodist Church in Lytham St Annes. The spire finial was brought down in strong winds. Our photoset shows the access scaffold being constructed and views of Lytham St Annes and Blackpool.
Summer Hill, Phase 1
June 15, 2006
Phase 1 of the development at Summer Hill is now complete. This consists of a new house for the owners which incorporates some elements of the historic building. The picture shows the building from the west with the new copper-clad extension providing a first floor living space. Phase 2 will involve the conversion of the original Georgian house, the completion of exterior painting to unify the building colour and the finishing of external works.
The picture below shows the site before construction of the new buildings.
New Deanery
June 8, 2006
The new Deanery at Blackburn Cathedral seen in relation to the Cathedral tower and Church House.
Blackburn Cathedral Precinct
June 5, 2006
A visualization from the east, Boulevard, side of the proposed Blackburn Cathedral scheme. To the left is Mitre Court (private apartments), the Canons’ Tower is in the centre and Clergy Court, containing Clergy apartments and offices, is in the distance on the upper level.