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Case Study Three

Building Conversion from ruined greenhouses to Wedding Venue

Project Description

Project taken from initial proposals for alternative uses and then on to the design and build to create an exceptional wedding venue.

A combination of modern materials and traditional craftsmanship was agreed to reinstate the shape and feel of the substantial Glass-house, producing a truly unique end-product, sited within an extraordinary site (fruit tree maze planted in 5 acre Walled Garden).

Before & After

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Project Solution

Using the footprint of the derelict glasshouse, complete demolition of the rotten remains was required ahead of rebuild from the ground. The new structure used modern slab glazing combined with traditional timber framing, as well as terne coated Zinc over part of the roof. The open plan space was maximised to contain 110 people in theatre style seating or 150 with standing. Support facilities of catering kitchen and toilets were incorporated in the adjoining back buildings behind the walls of the garden, previously gardener’s potting and mushroom sheds!

Project Scope

Askari wrote and presented the detailed Business Plan to justify the required capital outlay and bank borrowing. This feasibility study was based on anticipated expenditure to be set against the proposed future event target income, necessary for payback.

After demolition, the rebuild and reinstatement of the new structure was managed by ASKARI taking care not to impact the surrounding, semi mature gardens. The transition brought together experts in their field (eg. Glaziers) with normal Trades people and all was monitored closely to ensure the structure was ready in time for the first engaged couple to tie the knot (having booked 12  months beforehand).

Summary

  • Size – 2,000 ft2 of licensed Wedding premises for holding Civil Ceremonies with support buildings (catering kitchens, loos, ante-room) and car parking all included. Capacity for up to 110 people.
  • Budget – £93,000
  • Timescale – 5 month project with critical timeline to meet first booking of prospective bride and bridegroom, Spring 2006

Project Result

  • Change of Use Planning permission obtained in time for first event
  • Space currently handles over 60 events per annum
  • Payback period:  5 years
  • Over 6,000 people use the venue each year

Latest News

  March 18, 2017

New aerial footage of Combermere Abbey restored

Latest aerial footage showing Combermere Abbey restored

  January 23, 2017

Georgian Group – Architectural Awards

Askari’s successful Project Management was recognised with the saving of Combermere Abbey’s North Wing. In December 2016 the 2 year project was awarded the Winner of The Restoration of a Georgian Country House 2016. Sponsored by Savills, this prestigious award is another feather in the cap for work completed by Askari!

  November 14, 2016

HHA Sothebys Restoration award winner

Askari are delighted to have been recognised as the Project Managers responsible for delivering the Combermere Abbey restoration which has won the HHA Sothebys Restoration Award for 2016. Read more…..

  June 27, 2016

Tudor to Gothic transformation

See Tudor Manor house transformed into Gothic fantasy

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