CATEGORY WINNERS
BEFORE
RESTORING AND AUGMENTING THE BELLS OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH
CHAMBLES, VILLAGE GREEN, PIDDINGHOE, NEWHAVEN BN9 9AP
An early 12th-century church, with one of only three round towers in the South of England, needed to restore and rehang its three early 18th-century bells. An enthusiastic bell restorer suggested adding a further three trebles, kindly donated by the Keltek Trust. The six bells are now divided between the two floors of the tower and rehung in two newly manufactured steel frames, retaining the original wooden frame which is listed as being of historic interest.
Submitted by: PCC of St John the Evangelist Church, Piddinghoe. www.piddinghoechurch.org
Bell Frame Designer: Peter Hayward, details on request.
Site Manager: Thomas Blyth, Blyth & Co. Ltd. www.churchbellspecialists.co.uk
Contractor: Blyth & Co. Ltd.
Craftsmen: Thomas Blyth, Peter Hayward, Lucas Blyth and Carl Saunders, detailson request.
Other: Adrian Dempster, Ward Cole Ltd (Structural Engineer). www.wardcole.co.uk
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BEFORE
ST MARY’S CHURCH
CAUSEWAY, HORSHAM RH12 1HE
The brief was to improve the flexibility of space for the South Aisle in this Grade I listed building, with parts dating from 1247. This included the reduction of heat loss through the existing floor, which involved the removal of pews and suspended timber floor. The exposed sub-floor was excavated to the prescribed level and filled with an insulation system with final Clipsham Stone tiles laid abutting the existing Victorian tiled floor. The work has transformed the space available for taking refreshments during concerts and after church services.
Submitted by: Pilbeam Construction Services Ltd. www.pilbeamconstruction.co.uk
Architect: John D Clarke Architects. www.jdcarchitects.co.uk
Site Manager/Craftsman: Gareth Driver (Carpenter), details on request.
Contractors: Pilbeam Construction Services Ltd | SMS (Southern) Ltd (Mechanical), details on request | Bradbury Electrical Contractors Ltd. www.bradburyelectrical.co.uk | Jupiter Underfloor Heating Company Ltd. www.jupiterunderfloorheating.com | Elphick Bros Plastering Ltd (Lime Render). www.elphickplastering.co.uk
Other: Philip Harrabin Consultancy Ltd (QS). www.harrabin.net
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BEFORE
THE RESTORATION OF ST LEONARD’S CHURCH
NEW CHURCH ROAD, HOVE BN3 4ED
A Grade II listed Anglican church, originally built in the 13th Century, it stood as a ruin for hundreds of years before renowned architect, Richard Herbert Carpenter, was commissioned to rebuild in 1878. The church now was in urgent need of restoration with a complete refresh of internal and external fabric, including roof repairs, internal re-plastering and the construction of the glulam timber framed porch, along with oak screens and expansive double leaf doors.
Submitted by: DBR (Southern) Ltd. www.dbrlimited.com
Architect: John Puttick Associates. www.johnputtickassociates.com
Site Managers: Jeremy Attwood and Cary Wadey, DBR (Southern) Ltd.
Contractor: DBR (Southern) Ltd.
Craftsman: Cary Wadey.
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BEFORE
CHRIST CHURCH, WORTHING – WATERS HALL
CHRIST CHURCH, GRAFTON ROAD, WORTHING BN11 1QY
Originally conceived as a large Commissioners’ church, Christ Church was constructed between 1840-43 to the designs of John Elliot of Chichester. Grade II* listed, the church has steadily undertaken a series of projects to improve the building including making the main entrances more accessible and introducing WC and kitchen facilities. Further, re-ordering was needed to accommodate new community needs, creating a multi-purpose space now known as Waters Hall.
Submitted by: Vallis & Hall Conservation Architects. www.vallisandhall.com
Architect: Julian Vallis, Vallis & Hall Conservation Architects.
Site Manager: Nick Standen, details on request.
Contractor: T. Coleborn and Son Ltd. www.tcolebornbuilders.co.uk
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© CPL Chartered Architects, November 2016
Before
EMMANUEL CHURCH
UPPERTON ROAD, EASTBOURNE BN21 1LQ
A new energy efficient church and Community Centre including a double-height worship space with passive ventilation, flexible hall, commercial kitchen and offices, with a welcoming entrance foyer and community café. Ground-level parking was included along with nursery facilities, meeting rooms and roof gardens at the second-floor level. The design combines cream-facing brickwork, with inset Sussex flint panels, stone facades and high levels of glazing to upper floors providing views of the South Downs.
Submitted by: Church Projects Limited (Trading as CPL Chartered Architects). www.cplarchitects.co.uk
Architect: Church Projects Limited (Trading as CPL Chartered Architects).
Site Manager: Mark Cornwell, Cheesmur Building Contractors. www.cheesmur.co.uk
Contractor: Cheesmur Building Contractors.
Craftsmen: Vulcan Construction Services Ltd (Specialist Brickwork Contractors). www.vulcanconstruction.co.uk | ACE Carpentry Services Ltd, details on request | Hailsham Structures Ltd (Steel Frame). www.hailshamstructures.co.uk
Other: MCA Consulting Ltd (Mechanical Engineers). www.mcaltd.co.uk | Mitchinson Macken Ltd (Structural Engineers). www.mitchinsonmacken.co.uk | Ashburnham Cameron Partnership (Quantity Surveyor). www.acpuk.co.uk
© Paramount Architecture Ltd
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BEFORE
EXTENSION TO PROVIDE FACILITIES AT
ST ANNE’S CHURCH
CHURCH LANE, LEWES BN7 1RJ
A project to provide much-needed toilet and kitchen facilities to this important early 12th-century, Grade I listed church. An extension was to be provided to the south of the church tower and link with the west wall of the South Aisle, the design of which was purposely contemporary in detail but sensitive to traditional materials. The new facilities included a new doorway opening through the west wall of the South Aisle.
Submitted by: Paramount Architecture Ltd, Eastbourne.
Architect: Peter Pritchett, Paramount Architecture Ltd.
Contractor: J H Payne & Sons Ltd. www.jhpayne.co.uk
Other: Roger Bunney, EAR Sheppard Consulting Civil & Structural Engineers Limited (Consulting Engineer). www.earsheppard.co.uk | HB Archaeology & Conservation Ltd (Consultant Archaeologist). www.hbarchaeology.com