St Columbas Church

A series of projects has been completed at St Columbas United Reformed Church, Downing Place, Cambridge, during the last fifteen years. The work has included improvements to the Church interior, with full re-decoration and new lighting, repairs to the fabric of the building as well as alterations and extensions to the Church Halls.

The Church has a number of areas which are sub-let and used for a variety of community activities. These spaces include 3 halls of varying sizes. Refurbishment of all these areas has been completed, together with improved arrangements for access, and the addition of a glazed link and conservatory room, opening on to a landscaped courtyard garden. The projects have been of considerable benefit to the Church and community.

Throughout this time, the Architects have worked closely with the Church and relevant committees to reach agreement on the detail of the proposals, including presentations where appropriate. Efforts have been made to include involvement from skilled craftsmen and artists, which have resulted in bespoke gates to the entrance court, and proposals from the David Kindersley workshop for stone lettering on the principle elevations.