PROJECT PROFILE
ST JOHN’S CHURCH, CRUMLIN
ARCHITECTURE & CONSERVATION Modernising St John’s Church to add much-needed amenities, without comprising its historic legacy, was the challenge facing chartered architectural technologist and CIAT-accredited conservationist Des Cairns. An Edwardian church in a Gothic Revival style with a distinctive lychgate occupying a prominent corner site, St John’s is a centrepiece for the village of Crumlin. Des Cairns Architecture has steered a successful restoration and extension project, which preserves the building’s historic integrity while adding a discrete extension to its rear, featuring a level-access vestibule, small kitchen and bathroom facilities. Minimal intervention to the existing fabric of the building was the goal, while a more modern look was purposely adopted for the new extension. Notable features of the restoration included new Dreadnought clay tiles and flashings on the church’s distinctive roof. Blown cellulose insulation proved an ideal solution for improving the sustainability of the building, while allowing its original ceiling to be retained. “The parish has invested in the future,” said Des. “It has certainly improved the entrance into Crumlin.”
ELECTRICAL A full package of electrical works was installed at St John’s Church by Haughey Electrical, in a productive first partnership with main contractor O’Hanlon Bros Construction. Included were internal and external lighting, power, mechanical heating controls, broadband, an audio-visual system including projector screens, and fire and intruder alarms. Jimmy Haughey, Director of Haughey Electrical, said, “It was a low-impact, smooth installation with a few small changes here and there. We had to be very sensitive about the existing building and leave it as near to the original as possible. “St John’s was successfully modernised with no visual impact; you would think it was still the same building.” To preserve original lights previously donated by a parishioner, Haughey Electrical was able to install LED lighting within the original fittings. Modern elements installed in the new extension, meanwhile, range from underfloor heating to a Quooker instant hot water tap. Haughey Electrical is well versed in delivering electrical services to churches of all sizes, as well the commercial, education, hospitality and leisure, and healthcare sectors.
T: +44 (0)28 9442 2660 - E: design@descairns.com www.descairns.com
T: +44 (0)28 2177 1295 - E: info@haugheyelectrical.co.uk www.haugheyelectrical.co.uk
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