Church Conversion Specialists
LC Design & Build is privileged to have worked on several very special conversion projects. Church and chapel conversions are particularly rewarding with so many original features to enjoy in the newly converted living space.
We are experienced at making the best out of existing features in church and chapel buildings that are being repurposed for accommodation.
Why do you need Specialists for a Church Conversion?
There are challenges to overcome in converting a church or chapel building into beautiful and practical living spaces. This is why we recommend using a team of specialists like LC Design & Build. Our team offers multi-skilled expertise from the planning and design phase right through to the finishing touches.
Original features such as stained glass windows, arched roofs, high ceilings, intricate coves and wooden beams are extremely desirable but also challenging to work with. It is important to achieve the right balance between maintaining the heritage and aesthetic beauty of the building on the one hand and usable living spaces on the other.
We carefully consider all of the challenges in the planning stages including light, ventilation, insulation and space.
Why Choose a Church Conversion or a Chapel Conversion?
Church and chapel conversions offer rare and desirable aesthetic beauty to enrich the quality of life in the newly adapted living space. No church or chapel conversion is the same, making your new home truly one of a kind. Whether you are converting the church building into one home or sub-dividing into flats, your home is unique. They are also highly in demand as many people prefer original buildings to cookie cutter new build homes.
Church conversion challenges
It is important that you use experienced professionals to overcome some of the challenges that a church conversion project inevitably poses. It is not just about experience as no church conversion is the same. It is about knowledge of the materials and the ability to troubleshoot to create the desired effect without compromising the original features or the new design and layout. It is also about ensuring that the new, modern features complement the original features from floors and walls right through to fixtures and fittings.
Roof of a church conversion
The roof is often one of the most impressive parts of the church conversion and it is important to ensure that it is in good condition. It needs careful examination to see if it is needs a full re-lay, refurbishment, repair or insulation. It is possible to add solar panels and roof lights in the right circumstances. This is an important consideration as light is often one of the biggest challenges in a church conversion.
Stained Glass Windows in a Church Conversion
It is important to get this right in any church or chapel conversion. It affects the layout in buildings that are being subdivided. It also affects how much light can get into the building and the view to the outside. It is possible to integrate clear sections of glass which is desirable in window designs that are religious. It is also possible to replace the leaded stained glass with modern windows in the right circumstances. Some level of refurbishment is likely to be necessary in order to achieve energy efficiency and insulation for modern day living. We will carefully assess how to maintain the character and beauty of stained glass windows without compromising residential use of the building.
Original Features in a Church Conversion
This is where church conversion specialists are worth their weight in gold. There is no template when it comes to dealing with pillars, stone walls, coves and roof trusses. It really is a team effort to work the features into the conversion design in a way that enhances the feature without compromising the living space for the new owners.
Insulation in a Church Conversion
Church and chapel buildings tend to be cold. Good insulation as well as thoughtful design features are required to address this. We ensure that the new living spaces are insulated to modern building standards to ensure comfort as well as efficiency.
