Unfortunately it has again been a while since we last managed to write a blog post, but here we are at last with an update on the progress. Lots has happened, as you can probably guess, and we are all here waiting eagerly for the move in date to be officially decided. One thing that…
Category: windows
No More Concrete Carpet
The past few weeks have been tremendously busy here getting ready for the move – which has unfortunately meant that this blog has had less attention than usual. However, this does mean that we have plenty to talk about! As mentioned in the previous post, our new stained glass window is being produced by Shelagh…
The Making of the Stained Glass Window
Last week we had the pleasure of joining Shelagh Davies in her studio, at the heart of the New Forest. Shelagh is the expert stained-glass window artist who is creating the new round window at the front of the chapel, and was kind enough to invite us to see the work in progress. At her…
Choosing the Stained Glass and Making an Entrance
The past few weeks at the chapel have seen many changes take place. The plastering is almost complete and as a result the interior is now looking amazing. Outside the ground work is underway and the brick walls making up bin enclosure has been finished. Today, Shelagh Davies came with her assistant, Barrie, to measure…
What is happening with the stained glass window?
Almost everyone who has taken interest in the build has asked the same question: What are you doing about the stained glass window? Until now we have been unable to fully answer that question but after much debate and head scratching we can. The old stained glass window is in very poor condition and…
Did you notice?
Happy new year everyone! We hope you all had a fantastic Christmas break, we know we certainly did. Have you noticed the new windows? In the last few days prior to the Christmas break the guys worked tirelessly to lift these massive windows into place. The side windows went in first as these were lighter…
A guided tour
From outside the chapel there have been many visible changes. If you have passed by the building regularly over the last year you will have seen it evolving and may have wondered what was actually going on – so we thought we would take you on a tour allowing you to step inside the front…
A level playing field
It has been a very busy month at the chapel and the pace is continuing to quicken as we approach the end of the year. Last week saw the screed go down on the upper and lower floors which was an unusually rapid process. The screed mix that we opted for was MPA Liquid Screed…
Now you see it – Now you don’t
The Chapel may continue to look the same on the outside to most people, but there is a lot going on inside that you don’t see! Here’s an even closer look . Now you see it – Now you don’t.
Rooms for Improvement
With the steel beams being placed downstairs, you can really see the shape of the rooms come to life and start to imagine each one fully equipped and ready for business. But if you still can’t quite see it yet, take a look at the pictures below for some inspiration. And in each steel beamed room… With…
Porch Life
Everyone loves a before and after picture and although the porch isn’t finished just yet, we thought we would share a quick update with you. Before : The dark black pointed frame gave the chapel a much older look and feel than we wanted, so we gave it a small lift. The board going…
Cobwebbed Chapel
One of the local residences of Whitchurch, Noel Privett, sent in this absolutely beautiful picture he captured one dewy morning. We absolutely love it! In fact we aren’t the only ones as it was featured in the Silk Mill Calendar for the month of July! Isn’t it wonderful! If you have captured any pictures of the…
Project Chapel 