Morgan Sindall has completed work on a £9.2 million restoration project at Camden Methodist Church, as hospitality group The Wesley opened London's newest boutique hotel on New Year’s Eve 2022.

Built in the 1800s, it has undergone historic restoration and refurbishment works, to bring it up to high-performance specification.

Located on Plender Street, the lower ground floor of the building will continue to be used as a church and worship space. Complex construction and remodelling have taken place to preserve the historic church’s façade whilst also securing the buildings long-term future.

The building’s upper floors are home to the new luxury 38-room hotel designed by Manalo & White design architects, spanning across the ground to fourth floors and have been sensitively remodelled to retain the church’s historic character.

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Before the demolition works could begin, all heritage items were carefully stripped out of the building and put into a safe storage facility. Items, such as the original stained-glass windows, were taken out of the building and turned into display units.

A new high-performance steel frame structure was erected off pad foundations within the existing external walls forming the ground floor with four upper floors and roof structure. A brick and stone façade completed the remodelling works, using the original reclaimed brick and stonework.

The façade has new high-performance aluminium windows set in the existing openings by specialist heritage window manufacturers, JPJ.

Richard Dobson, area director for Morgan Sindall Construction in London, said: "Being a local team based in London, we understood the cultural and historical importance of the Camden Methodist Church, and are delighted to be working with The Wesley in giving new life to secure the long-term future of this historic building.

"Our team is experienced in working on historic buildings within the capital, with Camden Methodist Church being no exception. The finished project is a combination of heritage, contemporary design and the latest specifications. It is a truly special development that we look forward to seeing blossom in the heart of Camden."

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