Realising the vision, phase by phase
A significant endeavour with a Christian heart at its centre – that was the vision put before CPL Architects for an ambitious project in Stoke Gifford.
Members of St Michael’s, a growing Anglican church on the northern edge of Bristol, achieved their ambitious plans by phasing the construction into manageable elements, to suit funds raised.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Revd Justin Welby, dedicated the building shell in 2014 and by May 2015 the first phase was opened. The internal fit-out elements were completed in a series of phases to suit available funding.
The energy-efficient design, constructed on the footprint of a dilapidated former Victorian farm, includes a double-height entrance foyer, reception point and church office, toilet and shower facilities, contemporary triple-height auditorium with passive ventilation, LED lighting, flexible seating at ground floor level, tiered balcony with AV facilities, baptistry integrated within the dais, seminar suite, creche, meeting rooms, commercial kitchen and a suite of offices!
‘If you have an ambitious vision for a significant church and community project and would like to discuss how phasing can be a viable solution, please see us on our stand at CRE South West,’ said CPL Architects’ Philip Winch.
• CPL Architects are on stand C31 at CRE South West
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23-24 February 2022
Westpoint, Exeter
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11-13 October 2022
Sandown Park, Surrey
Blessing Bethlehem, bauble by bauble
Handmade and packaged by a community that really needs support, they are striking a chord with people tired of the commercialisation of Christmas.
Offering a different design each year, Bethlehem Baubles have become an intrinsic and abiding part of the season – a perfect stocking filler and ideal for that tricky relative difficult to buy for!
‘In spite of Covid-related difficulties, our team of wonderful local artisans managed to complete this year’s order and ship them (by sea) in good time,’ said Ros Pollock, founder of Bethlehem Baubles Ltd. ‘We introduced a no-plastic packaging policy as the boxes are robust enough to protect our baubles and so far we’ve not seen any breakages at all! A big change from the old days!’
Now in their 10th year, the baubles are supporting more than 38 families in and around Bethlehem.
‘We love their enthusiasm and I know how much they appreciate all the orders from CRE visitors,’ said Ros. ‘We’re delighted by this year’s new colour and designs – we hope you are too!’
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Book your tickets to CRE South West! – and save up to £5
Seminar Guide – See the complete guide to seminars at CRE South West 2022
Your invitation – See an online version of the CRE South West 2022 brochure
Our next exhibitions
CRE South West 2022
23-24 February 2022
Westpoint, Exeter
CRE National 2022
11-13 October 2022
Sandown Park, Surrey