The Chapel Completed |
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This project was a total renovation of
a near derelict building. The old chapel had been an empty
shell for over 15 years, the external stonewalls were in
a severe need of repair, the roof was beyond repair and
the entire internal walls had been removed.
However, having a blank piece of paper
meant that the internals of the house could be designed
from scratch. The brief was to design and build a house
that was modern throughout, with stylish fitments, yet maintained
some of the original character of the old chapel.
 
The design meant that new mezzanine floors
were to be introduced, a galleried landing over looking
the main lounge, with a twin approach staircase from the
landing into the lounge were created. Thus creating three
floors for extra floor space, yet maintaining the high roof
line to the main room meant that the room was bright and
open and in keeping with the feel of the old chapel.
A contrasting kitchen was fitted, in modern
and minimalist décor, yet with Belfast pot sink and
high fitments to complement the age of the building. The
fitting throughout are designed for modern family living
yet evidence of the Victoriana bathroom still hold some
of the mystique of the period in which the chapel was originally
built
The whole project was completed
in a little over the 6 months planned, within budget and
to the delight of the owners.
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