ABSTRACT
In developing a scheme, it is worth remembering that an interior is frequently rich in history and that this can help inform and drive the design process. The interiors of old buildings are often places of intimacy and familiarity, providing continuity and security. More than anything, undertaking work to an old building’s interior requires a clear understanding of the past and present space. The pods were carefully conceived and placed so as to retain an intelligible sense of the church’s historic interior, with the span of the roof still clearly visible and the view of the stained glass at the east end maintained. The interior feels self-contained but there is a visual connection with the outside, as the glazed windows in the gallery’s walls are aligned with the external openings of the barn. Responding to modern and historic interiors calls for a diversity of styles.
