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Blaenavon World Heritage Centre

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre

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  • Level of Award:

    Mention
  • Region:

    Wales
  • Local Authority Area:

    Torfaen
  • Owner:

    Blaenavon World Heritage Centre

  • Entrant:

    Purcell Miller Tritton LLP
  • Architect:

    Purcell Miller Tritton
  • Developer:

    Torfaen County Borough Council
  • Landscape Designer:

    Purcell Miller Tritton / Torfaen County Borough Council, Regeneration Service
  • Services Engineer:

    White Young Green
  • Structural Engineer:

    Fenton Holloway
  • Contractor:

    Davlan Construction Ltd
  • Quantity Surveyor:

    Torfaen County Borough Council, Property Service
  • Inclusive Design Consultant:

    -
  • Primary Use Class:

    D1f Public Library/archive/visitor centre
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Information about this winner

Part of a World Heritage Site, this scheme comprises conservation, renovation and new build. The two old buildings have been sensitively repaired and updated, maintaining the original straightforward construction details. The workmanship is good and the flooring is excellent, with the result that two old buildings have been preserved for the future.

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