Whitehaven Castle
Whitehaven Castle is Grade II Listed and was the town residence of the Lowther family, owners and developers of the Georgian town. Originally constructed in the 17th century and known as the ‘The Flatt’, it was extended and extensively remodelled in the 18th century under successive Lowther generations. More latterly, the building served as a hospital before standing empty for several years.
The project comprises the comprehensive restoration and conversion of the castle to accommodate 33 residential apartments within the historic shell. Design and specification work was carried out in close liaison with English Heritage and the local planning authority.
Client: Washington Estates Ltd (Home Housing Association)
Description: Restoration of Whitehaven Castle providing 33 no. flats within Grade II Listed Building.
Value: £3,000,000
Date: Completed February 2001
Service: Day Cummins provided Architectural Services to Design & Build contractor Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd with responsibility for the detailing and specification of materials for the refurbishment of the historic building fabric, followed by the design, detailing and specification of the adaptation of the building into flats.
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