Worden Hall, Leyland
South Ribble BC
Project Objective
Historic Restoration & Structural Refurbishment
Location
Leyland
Value
£3 Million
Client
South Ribble BC
Scope of Work
Civil & Structural Engineering Services
Duration of Contract:
24 Months
Project Overview
Worden Hall is an important historic site requiring specialist structural refurbishment to preserve architectural integrity while upgrading the building for modern public use.
Scope of Work
GSA was responsible for reinforcing the existing structure, improving long-term stability, and ensuring compliance with heritage conservation standards.
Key Features
- Structural Stabilisation: Reinforcing existing materials while maintaining original character.
- Sustainable Design Upgrades: Introducing modern systems to improve energy efficiency while respecting heritage constraints.
- Historic Façade Preservation: Restoring masonry, timber, and period features using sensitive conservation techniques.
Challenges and Solutions
Balancing Preservation with Modernisation: GSA ensured heritage elements were protected, while modern interventions provided structural strength and long-term usability.
Regulatory Compliance: The project required planning permissions under heritage guidelines—GSA worked closely with conservation officers to ensure approval.
Outcome
Worden Hall is an important historic site requiring specialist structural refurbishment to preserve architectural integrity while upgrading the building for modern public use.
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