Fitzroy Presbyterian Church

This £1m redevelopment of Fitzroy Presbyterian Church comprised 2nr extensions and refurbishment works to the existing Grade B+ church buildings, which were  originally constructed circa 1874. This project was delivered on a heavily restricted city-centre site adjacent to a busy junction.

To complement the existing church buildings and preserve the historic character of the church, the finished project combines quality innovative design throughout with high levels of craftsmanship from MSM Contracts and our supply chain.

Construction works were segregated and sealed off from ‘live’ church areas to ensure the existing facilities remained safe and available for church services and use by church groups.

A new welcome area with full-height glazing provides an open welcoming entrance to the church. The design of the welcome area extension has integrated the original external stonework walls into an impressive internal feature that maximises the   available space. Key elements of the construction works involved:

• Mini-piling & ground beams
• Natural sandstone walling to form new external walls
• Remedial works to clean the original external stonework walls, involving glass  blasting processes; roof slating & leadwork replacement on existing church roofs

• Bangor Blue roof slates on pitched timber rafters & leadwork to extensions
• Complete interior fit-out works including fitted furniture to 2nr kitchens, coffee bar and washrooms
• M&E services installation including PA/AV systems, electronic access control, new gas boilers & underfloor heating installation