ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL, LONDON
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Grade I Listed
ROLE:
From 1996 to 2010 Chris was a lead assistant to the Surveyor to the Fabric, Martin Stancliffe, for the development and delivery of project work. Under Martin’s leadership, Chris helped lead the architectural and consultants’ team, working closely with the contractors, Cathedral Archaeologist and Clerk of the Works to develop and complete the projects.
THE BUILDING:
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the late 17th century, the Cathedral has been the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of London for over 1,400 years. St Paul’s Cathedral is a vibrant working church, a national treasure and a London icon.
PROJECT SCOPE
There were four principal areas of work, these included:
External stonework cleaning, conservation and repair, dome peristyle; repair of the West steps, external stonework cleaning and repair of the west front stonework
Interior: Proposals for the Transforming the Interior of the Cathedral Interior: Internal cleaning, decorations and relighting; Dome Sanctuary re-ordering; Font re-ordering and new Font Dais
Crypt: Main Stair Refurbishment and New accessible Lift; new Choir Practice Facilities; new Visitor Restaurant with kitchen, reordering of the Chapel of the St Faith (OBE Chapel) with new lighting, sanctuary floor and organ case.
Churchyards: South Churchyard accessibility improvements, new paving and restored railings; Paternoster Square new iron railings, gates to Chapter House.
AWARDS
Georgian Group Architectural Awards 2008
Europa Nostra Heritage Award
RADLEY COLLEGE CHAPEL
WELLS CATHEDRAL, SOMERSET