Jun 16, 2012 its architects are witherford watson mann who, among other things, were part of the team that extended londons whitechapel art gallery. Stephen witherford is a part of the tripartite british based studio witherford watson mann architects. Witherford watson mann architects, in collaboration with writer ken worpole, has unveiled their design for an almshouse for the elderly in bermondsey, london. Its virtues are intense levels of thoughtfulness and discreet wit. Most of the renovations occurred in the last decade, but all of the home. These unique homes will inspire you to think outside the box. Architectural assistant at witherford watson mann architects london, united kingdom 382 connections. The scope of works included the development of a typographic palette, website and application to all printed and digital communications. Speaking on 27th february, 2014 at trinity college dublin. Read more about the studio witherford watson mann architects. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. The new old house presents 18 private historic homes, from north america to europe, and traces the ingenious ways architects have revitalized and refreshed them for a new generation. Mar 14, 2017 the new old house presents 18 private historic homes, from north america to europe, and traces the ingenious ways architects have revitalized and refreshed them for a new generation.
It is an unusual foray, for the trust, into contemporary. Witherford watson manns design responds to the large number of individual photographers on display, the strictly chronological organisation of the work, the repetitive spatial structure of the gallery, and the origin of many of the works in picture periodicals and photo books by imagining the space like a library. Architecture studio witherford watson mann, riba stirling prizewinners, has designed an opera theatre in the 17thcentury stable yard of a stately home. The annual riba stirling prize is set to regain its. The new divisare books are small format pocketbook size, in limited editions of 200 copies, highresolution digital printed, bound, with a hardcover, finished in fine english paper. Witherford watson mann architects architect magazine. Awards riba east midlands award 2019, riba east midlands conservation award 2019, riba east midlands building of the year 2019 and riba national award 2019. Oct 16, 2019 image 6 of 7 from gallery of witherford watson manns central london almshouse promotes sociability for the elderly. The new old house hardcover abrams abrams books the. Witherford watson mann architects, in collaboration with writer ken worpole, has unveiled their design for an almshouse for the elderly in. Recent work ranges from residential projects in belgium to public buildings and urban design and research in the uk. The building, a fortified and moated residence raised in the 16th century, is once again a grand house, in accordance with the. The winner of the 20 stirling prize was announced at a special ceremony in london tonight.
The renovation of astley was carried out by witherford watson mann architects in london, which beat nine other firms in a national competition. A visual identity for witherford watson mann, winners of the 20 stirling prize. Its architects are witherford watson mann who, among other things, were part of the team that extended londons whitechapel art gallery. The delivery of an extensive guideline and set of templates enable the practice to undertake all ongoing communications in house. More royal institute of british architects announces shortlist for the 2019 stirling awards. Awards riba east midlands award 2019, riba east midlands conservation award 2019, riba east midlands building of the year 2019 and riba national award. After working on archaeological sites in rome and egypt, he gained professional experience in london. Recent projects include exhibition design for the design museum, books for artists shezad dawood and haegue yang, the art direction of strelka press and the. See the latest news and architecture related to witherford watson mann, only on archdaily. Architects stephen witherford, christopher watson and william mann directors of the practice witherford watson mann wwm have drawn up radical proposals that would see the road layout changed and the entire area forested with glades of trees. He worked in a number of offices in london and europe, including tim ronalds architects, where he worked with chris watson on the 480 seat landmark. Witherford watson manns revamp of 12th century castle. Congratulations to witherford watson mann architects winners of both the critics and the public vote, a resounding victory. These 11 unique homes will inspire you to think outside the box.
The building reopened as a holiday let in 2012 after. London based practice, offering architectural as well as masterplanning services. Astley castle is located in the town of nuneaton, warwickshire, in englands west midlands. Rogers stirk harbour, witherford watson mann and feilden. It has been listed as a grade ii listed building since 1952 and as a scheduled ancient monument since 1994. Vote for nevill holt opera theatre witherford watson mann architects. It was derelict and neglected since it was severely damaged by fire in 1978 whilst in use as a hotel and was officially a building at risk. Witherford watson mann architects is an architectural practice based in london, united kingdom. Witherford watson manns astounding remodelling of astley castle is a worthy winner a restored medieval manor house has just been announced as the winner of this years riba.
Witherford watson mann, astley castle in warwickshire. Nevill holt opera royal institute of british architects. Architecture projects from witherford watson mann architects, an architecture office firm centered around. Most of the renovations occurred in the last decade, but all of the homes have origins reaching back into the past, in some cases hundreds of years. Witherford watson mann av monographs analyzes in each issue a theme related to a city, a country, a tendency or an architect, with articles by leading specialists complemented by commentary on works and projects illustrated in detail. Witherford watson mann describes its project with phrases like gently dynamic and quietly unorthodox, and so it is. Turning a ruined english castle into a holiday rental q. Jul 30, 2015 stephen witherford, christopher watson and william mann established witherford watson mann architects in 2001 after winning europan 6 with a commitment to explore how architecture can support social engagement. Lse cities hosted an event on the role of ruins in the remaking of cultural as well as urban heritage, with a special focus on the restoration of astley castle. Sep 26, 20 the judges praised witherford watson mann for resolving the project with beauty, intelligence and a rigour that runs through to the smallest of details which even extends to the placement of. Witherford watson mann architects wins the 20 stirling prize, the highest honor bestowed by the royal institute of british architects, for its restoration of astley castle. William mann is a director with witherford watson mann architects, was born in 1966 and studied architecture at the university of cambridge and harvard university, completing his diploma in 1991. Witherford watson mann barbican press caro communications. Stephen witherford, christopher watson and william mann established witherford watson mann architects in 2001 after winning europan 6 with a commitment to explore how architecture can support social engagement.
Astley castle, a groundbreaking modern holiday home inserted into the crumbling walls of an ancient moated castle, in warwickshire, england by londonbased witherford watson mann architects has won the coveted trophy for the best building of the year. Courtesy of witherford watson mann architects oct 16, 2019 image 6 of 7 from gallery of witherford watson manns central london almshouse promotes sociability for the elderly. Jul 22, 2019 image courtesy of witherford watson mann considering the historic setting, the theater is designed by the architects with a sensitive touch and to be invisible from the outside. Witherford watson manns insertion of a new building within the ruins of astley castle in warwickshire was ambitious, but can hardly be said to be a typical stirlingwinning project. Witherford watson mann design new barbican photo exhibition. The brief was to design a permanent festival theatre for opera in the yard of 17th and 19thcentury stable. Rogers stirk harbour witherford watson mann feilden fowles stirling prize neville holt opera. Fortified manor in warwickshire, england design by witherford watson mann. The new divisare books are small format pocketbook size, in. Witherford watson mann architects architectural association. Stories about witherford watson mann, a stirling prizewinning uk architecture firm founded by stephen witherford, christopher watson and william mann. Witherford watson manns plan for the living floorwhich includes a green roof off the kitchendining areadetails the new and existing parts of the structure.
Witherford watson manns central london almshouse promotes. Through his 20 years of activity, stephen has led a large number of astonishing projects, receiving riba stirling prize in 20, for the. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Queens architecture society arcsoc in partnership with the royal society of ulster architects rsua is delighted to invite you to a public talk by william mann. The new divisare books are small format pocket book size, in limited editions of 200 copies, highresolution digital printed, bound, with a hardcover, finished in fine english paper. Jan 03, 2017 these 11 unique homes will inspire you to think outside the box. William mann presenting the work of witherford watson mann architects following their success in the sterling prize. There are few acrobatics and instead the architect has carved out a series of striking, heavily grained spaces contained within gnarled surfaces which are left imbued with a.
Feb 01, 2015 william mann presenting the work of witherford watson mann architects following their success in the sterling prize. Gallery of witherford watson manns central london almshouse. The glyndebourne of the midlands shaking up the countryhouse opera scene. We were asked for a 375 400 seat auditorium, a proscenium stage with orchestra pit and modest backstage facilities. Witherford watson mann a f a s i a a f a s i a archzine. Astley castle is a ruinous moated fortified 16th century manor house in north warwickshire. Witherford watson mann architects office archdaily. Grade ii listed, the building is in leicestershire england and owned by the cofounder of carphone, david ross.
These unique homes will inspire you to think outside the. Astley castle restoration project wins stirling prize art. Nevill holt opera theatre witherford watson mann architects. Keynote speaker at share ljubljana 2020 introducing arch. It now reemerges from the state of ruin it was in, thanks to a reconstruction carried out by stephen witherford, christopher watson and william mann. Witherford watson mann practice a very inventive architecture.
Witherford watson mann architects converted a stable block courtyard into an intimate opera theatre, tuning the building like an instrument so sound both resonates and is absorbed. Alongside this, the organisation, management and running of hitchhiking trips to split, croatia. Oase and other magazines, as well as contributing chapters to several books on the relation. The new old house the new old house presents 18 private historic homes, from north america to europe, and traces the ingenious ways architects have revitalized and refreshed them for a new generation. Witherford watson manns intervention into astley castle, an imposing ruin of a oncefortified stately home in the midlands, is dense, intelligent, careful and magical. Witherford watson mann, astley castle in warwickshire england. The judges praised witherford watson mann for resolving the project with beauty, intelligence and a rigour that runs through to the smallest of details. Once cut off from the surrounding urban fabric, the site has become increasingly treated as a back, occupied by scrap dealers, refuse recycling and fly tippers. Witherford watson mann design new barbican exhibition. William mann studied architecture at the university of cambridge and harvard, graduating in 1991. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. The brief was to design a permanent festival theatre for opera in the yard of 17th and 19thcentury stable block, replacing a temporary scaffold and canvas theatre. Witherford watson mann, architects, london buildings, design studio witherford watson mann architects, architecture practice, london building, england. This project was shortlisted for the riba stirling prize 2019.
Maccreanor lavington is a british architectural design firm with offices in rotterdam and london, known for its work in housing, public buildings and regeneration the firm was formed in 1992 in rotterdam by architects gerard maccreanor and richard lavington, and currently employs around 40 architects in london, as well as around 40 architects overseas. Witherford watson manns revamp of 12th century castle wins. We were asked for a 375 400 seat auditorium, a proscenium stage. Witherford watson mann architects have created the theatre in board marked concrete, held away from the stable block walls by a compacted hoggin edge helene binet. Witherford watson manns astounding remodelling of astley castle is a worthy winner a restored medieval manor house has just.