UK HERITAGE AWARDS 2020

‘GREAT PLACE TO EAT’ AWARD

LEVENS KITCHEN, CUMBRIA

The judges said: “Levens Kitchen is a new build and has been made from sustainable materials. We were very impressed with the sensitivity towards ensuring that the building fits into its historic surroundings as well as the use of local craftsmen and materials. Customer reviews are consistently good, and menus are of high quality.”

Levens Kitchen at Levens Hall opened in March 2019 (pictured above). A purposebuilt café and dining space, the building was designed to complement its surroundings, therefore was built using locally sourced limestone, sandstone, oak and Cumbrian slate, in order to create a modern building within the historic surroundings of Levens Hall. Of the 43 contractors used on the project, only four were based outside Cumbria.

BEST OF THE LAKES AwardS 2021

Conservation Award

KEY MOSS FARMHOUSE, CUMBRIA

A partnership in 2021 of the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA), Lancaster & Westmorland Society of Architects (LAWSA) and Cumberland Society of Architects (CSA).

From the Judges: “A carefully executed and respectful project that has celebrated the historical fabric and introduced modest, high quality interventions that ensure the building responds to modern day living needs whilst protecting and conserving the historical fabric”

From the clients: ‘Warmest congratulations and so well-deserved; for a house that was slipping away! It can now look forward to many more years! We get very good reviews from our guests about its combination of tradition, comfort and modern design, which is exactly what we had hoped for.’

RIBA Northern Network Awards 2011

Gold Award

windermere Barn Conversion

Conversion of this barn retained the sense of the original spaces, using traditional materials and details to create a contemporary space for living. Substantial insulation, combined with renewable energy, helps provide energy efficiency.

Lancaster District Design Awards 2012

Commendation

Renovation near Carnforth

A sensitive renovation which carefully preserved and enhanced this Grade II building’s original character and where contemporary interiors created for kitchen, family rooms and bathrooms ensured continued enjoyment for future generations.

RICS North West Awards 2012

Shortlisted: Building Conservation

High Hollins, Lorton

Restoration, extension and improvements using traditional materials to renovate a 17th-century Lake District long house for modern living.

RIBA Northern Network Awards 2011

Shortlisted: Residential

High Crag Barn, Burneside

A contemporary barn conversion retaining the roof trusses and using local oak for details and finishes throughout.

RIBA Open Design Competition 2011

Shortlisted

Ullswater Sailing Club

Our entry for new accommodation for the club was shortlisted from nearly 200 schemes from around the UK.

Hadrian Awards 2007

Commendation

The Old House, Ambleside

Sensitive restoration of this 17th-century house and integral barn conversion, retaining the original character with sensitive interventions. The project also won The Isobel Wilson Trophy 2005, awarded by Ambleside Civic Society for best project making a contribution to the character of the town.

Civic Trust Awards 2001

Commendation

levens hall

A valuable contribution to the quality and appearance of the environment, through the conversion of existing buildings for new uses, alongside a series of light-hearted interventions, such as specially-made gates.

Civic Trust Awards 1997

Shakespeare Centre, Kendal

This project received a 'Special Mention' for its worthy contribution to the community and regeneration.

North East Civic Trust Awards, House and Cottage Award 1994

Conversion / extension near Ambleside

For well-designed and sympathetic improvements and restoration of old buildings to create a sensitive cottage home.

Civic Trust Awards 1992

Commendation

Station House, Kendal

For the project’s contribution to the quality and appearance of the environment.

North East Civic Trust Awards, House and Cottage Award 1991

Hollin Hall, Crook

For well-designed and sympathetic improvements and restoration of old buildings to create nice homes.

Civic Trust Awards 1990

Commendation

Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead

Restoration and conversion of this former coaching inn – used as offices by Beatrix Potter's husband – created a gallery depicting life in the area at the time Potter was writing and illustrating her books. The project was awarded a 'Commendation' for its contribution to the quality and appearance of the environment.