2020
The Fratry
This was an ambitious and technically challenging project that took 6 years to complete and comprises the most significant intervention at Carlisle Cathedral in 150 years.
Built on the site of the medieval cloisters, this new stone pavilion houses a new cafe for the Cathedral, the local community and visitors to the city.
The north wall of the Grade I listed Fratry was temporarily propped allowing the original Smirke Door to be (re)reversed and raised at upper ground floor level, and a new opening formed into the undercroft below ground. Linked with a new two storey bronze and glass structure the original refectory hall and undercroft are now fully accessible for the first time in more than 500 years .
RIBA North West Award Winner 2022
RIBA National Award Winner 2022
Built on the site of the medieval cloisters, this new stone pavilion houses a new cafe for the Cathedral, the local community and visitors to the city.
The north wall of the Grade I listed Fratry was temporarily propped allowing the original Smirke Door to be (re)reversed and raised at upper ground floor level, and a new opening formed into the undercroft below ground. Linked with a new two storey bronze and glass structure the original refectory hall and undercroft are now fully accessible for the first time in more than 500 years .
RIBA North West Award Winner 2022
RIBA National Award Winner 2022
Architect:Feilden Fowles Architects
Client:Carlisle Cathedral
Contractor:Cubby Construction
Photos 1,2,3,4,5,6,8:Peter Cook
Photos 7,10,11:David Grandorge