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Lancaster Castle, Lancaster

BDP's subtle and elegant interventions at the grade I listed castle have won it the North West RIBA Conservation Award

Lancaster Castle
Lancaster Castle Credit: Nick Dragger

North West RIBA Regional Award 2022

BDP for Duchy of Lancaster
Contract value: Confidential
GIA: 9,000m2

BDP’s work to bring grade-I-listed Lancaster Castle into public use provides a masterclass in sensitive restoration. The oldest parts of the castle date back to the 12th century, and the restored buildings were constructed as a prison more than 200 years ago, remaining in that role until 2012. A detailed condition survey took a year to complete, and the phased programme of works has so far seen seven buildings given new purpose – including exhibition space, retail and a café – and seven more made weathertight, all while facilitating the continued use of on-site court buildings. New interventions are subtle, elegant and enhance the historic setting with carefully chosen materials and meticulous detailing.

  • Lancaster Castle
    Lancaster Castle Credit: Nick Dragger
  • Lancaster Castle
    Lancaster Castle Credit: Nick Dragger
  • Lancaster Castle
    Lancaster Castle Credit: Nick Dragger
  • Lancaster Castle
    Lancaster Castle Credit: Ian Steel
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North West RIBA Regional Award 2022
North West RIBA Conservation Award 2022

See the rest of the North West winners here
And all the RIBA Regional Awards here

 

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