FRANCISCAN FRIARY HALL: Originally built in 1937 as the 'Franciscan Friary Hall', this building in Peckham, South London, had once provided an invaluable function for the local neighbourhood, hosting a wide range of events and community groups. The hall sits adjacent to the magnificent Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, designed in the neo-Gothic style by E.W. Pugin, son of the renowned ecclesiastical architect A.W. Pugin and a prolific designer in his own right.
Sadly, the hall was forced to close several years ago, and due to the absence of routine maintenance the building has suffered from a variety of defects in the intervening years.
The Practice is thrilled to be involved in such a worthy project that will transform the derelict hall into a community hub that will undoubtedly improve the wellbeing of its end users and help bolster community spirit.