DESCRIPTION: As Church Architects for a number of years, we have been involved with a variety of alterations to St. Matthew’s Church as it continually evolves as a vibrant community asset in Darley Abbey.
One such recent project has been the modernisation of the choir stalls.
Requirements of the congregation have changed in recent years, with wheelchair accessibility a key factor in making the church choir area as open as possible.
St. Matthew’s existing choir stalls were long individual structures, which we split into easier to move sections with new end panels. We introduced new rows to a complementary design. The stalls were carefully cut and re-constructed in their ‘bite-size’ sections, and the new stalls were constructed from scratch using quality materials. New stalls and new sections were then varnished to match.
With all of our projects, we worked to an RIBA Appointment and through all RIBA Work Stages. Our designs and alterations received faculty approval from the Church of England Diocese of Derby for the works to proceed. At Construction Stage, we administered the contract during manufacture and delivery, working with a reputable joinery-centric Contractor.
We are pleased to say that the congregation are delighted with the new choir stalls, and we have received nothing but positive words regarding them.
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