Project Overview
Description
We were appointed as Project Manager and Cost Manager, providing full design input and oversight across this complex, multi-phase scheme. Our role encompassed the management of conservation works to protected heritage assets, coordination of specialist consultants and contractors, and careful programme planning to ensure the site remained operational for worship and monastic life throughout the works.
Our role
Project Details:
The ruins of Quarr Abbey can be found in an area abundant in natural beauty, the estate has several conservation designations to help protect the local environment, these include Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC), Scheduled Ancient Monuments (SAM), Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and a wetland designation (RAMSAR).
The project included the restoration of a Scheduled Ancient Monument; structural stabilisation to the Grade I listed Abbey Church and the complete renovation and refurbishment of listed derelict buildings into a new Visitor Centre. The works also included Landscape analysis and plan, improved access and parking facilities and full reinterpretation and display of the site to the public.
Funding:
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Client Sponsorship
Scope and Outcomes
Key Outcomes
Conservation and safeguarding of nationally significant heritage assets
Sensitive adaptation of historic buildings for public access and learning
Successful delivery within a highly protected environmental context
Careful management of works within a live monastic setting
Enhanced visitor experience supporting education, engagement and community outreach
