by admin | Jul 11, 2017 | awards, Heritage, Leisure
A project to restore Poplar Baths in London, rescuing the Grade II listed site from dereliction has been recognised at the New London Architecture (NLA) Awards, winning the Conservation and Retrofit category. The restoration of the baths was part of a wider restoration project valued at £36m, which included the Haileybury Youth Centre and surrounding residential developments. Clarkson Alliance led on project initiation, working closely with construction firm Guildmore and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on the communications strategy. Utilising our experience in both the leisure and heritage sectors, our role included the design team appointment, cost planning and establishing a strategic programme with Tower Hamlets and our Planning and Heritage Consultants. Originally a Victorian building, Poplar Baths was renovated and reopened to the public in 1934. The baths were built as part of a wider national strategy to improve social conditions for low income communities, and were well used. However, following a decline in usage and maintenance, the baths closed to the public during the 1980s and fell into disrepair. After nearly 30 years, the renovated new leisure facility was reopened to the public in summer 2016, with an impressive art deco lobby, new swimming pool, sports hall and café. Much needed residential space has also been development as part of the wider project. The new leisure facility has been designed to reduce energy consumption and achieves a BREEAM ‘Very good’ standard. “We are delighted to have been part of the journey to bring this ‘Building at Risk’ and important piece of Poplar back to life. Thanks to such a fantastic project, people will now be able to...
by admin | Oct 12, 2016 | Cost Management, Heritage, Leadership, Project Management
A Mill House in the country’s top 8% of listed buildings, is a finalist in the national RICS Awards 2016 Grand Final at London Hilton on Friday 14th October. The £1.8million project at Sacrewell Farm in Peterborough, part of the William Scott Abbott Trust (WSAT), is funded by Heritage Lottery Fund. WSAT selected Clarkson Alliance to lead the team and provide project and cost management after seeking to restore the 18th Century mill and return it to greater prominence at the Quality Assured visitor attraction. The project has already won Project of the Year, Conservation and the Tourism and Leisure categories at the RICS East of England Awards 2016 in May. Since reopening, the project has achieved its outcome of increasing visitors to the...
by admin | Mar 30, 2016 | CA, Cost Management, Heritage, Leadership, Leisure, Project Management
Clarkson Alliance is very pleased to have two of our projects shortlisted as finalists in three categories at the RICS, East of England 2016 awards. Sacrewell Farm in Peterborough is a finalist in the Building Conservation category and also Tourism and Leisure category. St Nicholas’ Chapel in Kings Lynn is also a finalist in the Building Conservation category. Both projects have received funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The RICS awards celebrate outstanding achievements in property. Each year the top regional built environment projects are selected across eight categories. The winners are put forward for the RICS Awards Grand Final where they also have the chance to win the overall Project of the Year award. Sacrewell Farm – restored 18th century Water Mill project The £1.8m Sacrewell Farm Water Mill, Millhouse and bakery project saw the transformation of a Grade II listed building into an education centre and tourist attraction. The project had previously been on English Heritage’s At Risk Register before owners William Scott Abbott Trust formulated a plan to renovate the building. The Mill site was originally constructed in the mid-18th century and was in need of important repairs. The water mill has been restored after many years of disuse. Extra support for the watermill is provided through the introduction of a hydroelectric turbine. The renovations make the project an ideal setting for the recent BBC programme, Victorian Bakers which explored traditional bakery. During the programme the presenters remarked on their concern during research that they would be unable to find anywhere to film the 18th century milling techniques until they found Sacrewell. It is extremely rare...
by admin | Oct 21, 2015 | Heritage, Project Management
The community in King’s Lynn, Norfolk are hearing the bells ring again in the newly renovated St Nicholas’ Chapel after £2.7m of works. The building is owned by Churches Conservation Trust who partnered with the Friends of St Nicholas’ Chapel group to preserve the 600-year-old building. The large Chapel is famous for a number of distinctive features including its 22 carved angels on the roof and over 30 depictions of bible scenes in its stained glass windows. The plan to rejuvenate St Nicholas’ Chapel is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund who Clarkson Alliance has worked on a number of restoration projects with. A major part of the project is the protection of the dilapidated roof, safeguarding the bells and protecting the angels as well as providing facilities to increase the Chapel’s appeal as an events...
by admin | Oct 1, 2015 | Cost Management, Heritage, Project Management
The Mill House at Sacrewell Farm, Peterborough recently opened its doors to the public after extensive refurbishment, preserving the building and restoring the Mill to working order. The new Mill House has now been transformed into a visitor centre telling the history of the Mill. The various inhabitants including the Land Girls during World War II have been immortalised in the interactive displays. The restored Mill Wheel, which produces flour once again after a 50-year hiatus is supported in part by a hydroelectric wheel generating electricity to help power the Mill. Content from Sacrewell Farm Project...
by admin | Sep 18, 2015 | Heritage, Project Management
St Nicholas’ Chapel in Kings Lynn opened after refurbishment last week in time for the Open Doors national heritage weekend. Open Doors events happen every September and offer members of the public a chance to see inside hundreds of heritage buildings, many of which are privately owned. The 715 year old building in Kings Lynn is significant as it is England’s largest chapel of Ease. It is one of over 300 churches looked after by Churches Conservation Trust, a not for profit organisation. St Nicholas Chapel, Reopening Ceremony – a look inside after refurbishment Much of the £2.7million restoration was to used to preserve the fabric of the building as well as making vital repairs to the roof. The venue can now be rented out for events thanks to a new kitchen area, new toilets and a dedicated open area which can be used for different events such as open markets. Accessibility has also been improved and new solar panels on the roof generate electricity for the Chapel. St Nicholas Chapel was reopened by Loyd Grossman, Chairman of Churches Conservation Trust, Adrian Parker Chairman of Friends of St Nicholas’ Chapel and the Mayor of Kings Lynn, Cllr Colin Sampson. Content from St Nicholas’...
