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ALL SAINTS CHURCH CHURCH HILL, PATCHAM BN1 8XE
A 12th-century Grade II listed church with the brief to remove cement render, to structurally move and to safeguard the historic fabric against significant loss. The industrial monolithic appearance of the building was to be improved returning the church closer to a traditional appearance in conserving the original flint walls and Wealden sandstone dressings.
Submitted by: Pierra Limited, Dartford. www.pierra.co.uk
Architect: John Bailey and Robert Davies, Thomas Ford & Partners, London. www.thomasford.co.uk
Contractors/Craftsmen: Pierra Limited. Other: Arte Conservation Ltd, Faversham. www.arteconservation.com
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ST GEORGE’S CHURCH DONNINGTON, CHICHESTER PO2 7PN
An extension to a 13th-century Grade I listed parish church to provide accessible and usable facilities to the local community. The structure was built in stone using traditional materials and skills to blend with the original structure under a roof tiled with reclaimed handmade tiles to match.
Submitted by: Richard Meynell Ltd, Chichester. www.meynellhayes.com.
Architect: Richard Meynell Ltd. Site Manager: Barry Shepherd, T Couzens and Sons Builders Ltd, West Marden. www.tcouzens.co.uk
Contractors: T Couzens and Sons Builders Ltd.
Craftsmen: Shepherd and Grantham Stonemasons Ltd, Chichester. www.shepherdandgranthamstonemasons.co.uk | Kevin Cox (Foreman, Carpenter) | Mike Boulton (Joiner) | Mel Howse (Glass Artist), Sidlesham. www.vitreousart.com | RJPM (Lighting Designers, Interior).
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CELEBRATING AND PROTECTING THE 14TH CENTURY HERITAGE OF NICHOLAS CHURCH, LONDON ROAD, ARUNDEL BN18 9AT
A Grade I listed ‘At Risk’ church established in 1380 on a site used for Christian worship from Anglo Saxon times. Three nationally important wall paintings were preserved during roof replacement work over the north aisle. Considerable conservation gains were made due to the professional and craftsperson teams.
Submitted by: John Morrison, Arundel.
Architect: Jane Jones Warner and Graeme Mollins, Jane Jones Warner Associates, Chichester. www.janejoneswarner.com
Site Manager: Karl Strudwick, Clarke Roofing Southern Limited, Eastbourne. www.clarke roofing.co.uk
Contractors: M Marchant Specialist Lead Roofing, Brighton. www.mmleadroofing.co.uk
Craftsmen: Mid Sussex Scaffolding, Shoreham by Sea. www.midsussexroofing.com
Other: Thomas Organ (Wall Painting Conservator), Arte Conservation Ltd, Faversham. www.arteconservation.com
THE CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN FABRIC REPAIRS, UPWALTHAM GU28 0LX
A flint-built Grade I listed church, one of only three apsidal ended medieval churches in Sussex. A major fundraising achievement, the building was considered no longer ‘At Risk’ due to successful repairs to the chancel including the removal of the cement render and with new lime render in place, proper drainage and other stonework repairs completed.
Submitted by: The PCC of The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Upwaltham.
Surveyor: Simon Goddard, The Goddard Partnership, Bishop Waltham. www.thegoddardpartnership.com
Site Manager: Simon Goddard. Contractors: Glen Morgan & Son Ltd, Midhurst. www.cmorganandson.co.uk
Craftsman: Luke Collier, Collier Plastering, Dorking.
Project Co-ordinator: Amanda Kearsey, S&AK Consulting, Pulborough. www.sakearseyconsulting.co.uk
VIHARA BUILDING, WEST SUSSEX
The new Vihara building extends facilities at a West Sussex based Monastery, providing for a range of activities and a quiet withdrawal or refuge space. The design aim was to integrate well with the other monastery buildings and their overall layout, linked by cloisters around enclosed garden areas, using the same oak frame carpentry building method.
Submitted by: Noel Wrights Architects Ltd, Petersfield. www.noelwrightarchitects.co.uk | Baqus Construction and Property Consultancy, Chichester. www.baqus.co.uk
Architect: Noel Wrights Architects Ltd.
Site Manager: Lee Burns and Ross Brudenell, Flint Construction, Alresford. www.flintconstruction.co.uk
Contractors: Flint Construction.