Hanbury Hall
More space for a better experience
A significant exemplar of the Queen Anne style, Hanbury Hall was built in 1701 and owned by several members of the Vernon family until it was acquired by the National Trust in 1953.
As a Grade I listed building set at the heart of famous gardens, the Hall was in need of more space to accommodate its increasing number of visitors. To this end, we were appointed for the design and construction of a new café, now known as the Courtyard Kitchen.
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- Location Worcestershire
- Client National Trust
- Completion 2024
- Value £1.9m
Hidden foundations
Despite the seemingly free space available to welcome the new café in the courtyard, foundations from an historic building demolished in the mid-20th century remained intact below ground level.
To work around this archaeologically sensitive context, we used historic drawings to map the assumed line of the foundations along with a culvert. We then designed a substructure consisting of reinforced concrete ground beams and slab “hovering” over the archaeology, supported on carefully positioned piles.
Local frame
The detailing of the oak framing and joists required close collaboration with the architect to ensure the exposed connections were carefully considered. The oak itself was sourced locally by the client, the National Trust.
Awards
2025 - RIBA West Midlands Award Winner
