St Johns Church, Gainsborough

This scheme proposes to house an art gallery, studios, a relocated 'playgroup' and other facilities within St John's Church, a Parish Church building of red brick and Ancaster stone, completed in 1902.

The existing structure will remain unaltered, however the internal volume will be divided with a series of lighter' structures. The spaces created will be heated using an eco-friendly biomass boiler system. The existing landscaping will also be enlivened, through the creation of external play spaces for children.

A new contemporary extension will be built to the South side of the Church connected via a glazed link. An external exhibition courtyard framed by glazed walls will allow light to permeate into the building.

Completion: August 2008

Contract Value: £300,000