Extension at Binham Priory, Norfolk sits discreetly behind the West front

Binham Priory, Norfolk

Location Norfolk BROWSE
Office Cambridge BROWSE
Sectors Ecclesiastical, New Build
A new porch which provides level access into the church for the disabled, with adjacent WCs for visitors to the priory ruins has been discreetly inserted on the site of the ruined north aisle of the building. Opportunity has been taken to reform the vaulted space of the west bay of the missing north aisle to form a dramatic new entrance, whilst WCs are housed in a barrel roofed extension adjacent, which has been kept low to avoid obscuring site lines through the clear glazed windows from within the Church. The extension is built of flint and stone to blend with its background, but is obviously contemporary in its design.

Awards: North Norfolk District Council Graham Allen Award; RIBA East Spirit of Ingenuity Heritage Commendation

Client: Binham Parochial Church Council
Extension at Binham Priory, Norfolk sits discreetly behind the West front