The Footprint vision has been brought to life because of generous donations from the Abbey's congregation, The Friends of Bath Abbey, Bath Abbey Music Society, the local community, Trusts and Foundations, and Footprint's principal funder, The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Footprint project at Bath Abbey is about moving from past to. The restoration of an historic place of worship Home Projects Bath Abbey Footprint Project As one of the most visited places in the South West, Bath Abbey welcomes over 420,000 visitors annually and has a regular congregation of 600 people.
Commissioned by Synergy, Wessex Archaeology delivered specialist services for the Bath Abbey Footprint Project, a major heritage initiative to restore and enhance the UNESCO World Heritage Site. ABSTRACT Bath Abbey is the largest and arguably the most significant building in the World Heritage City of Bath, recognised by UNESCO as a site of inter-national importance. The Footprint Project sought to prepare the Abbey and its associated buildings for the next century of occupation, to ensure that the fabric of the Abbey is properly looked after and appreciated, as well as providing the.
Bath Abbey Footprint Project wins a RIBA National Award 2024 – Synergy LLP
Works have now been undertaken as part of the Abbey's Footprint Project, a £19.3m initiative to conserve the Abbey's collapsing floor and incorporate pioneering energy efficiency measures such as underfloor heating generated from Bath's thermal springs. The Abbey's Footprint project is a £19.3 million programme of work, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, that will provide new spaces for learning, music and interpretation, better visitor facilities, undertake essential conservation work, as well as opportunities for volunteer and community involvement. Bath Abbey has completed a major restoration and conservation project that creates new spaces for education, music and community, powered by renewable energy from the city's hot springs.
With the completion of the Footprint Project, Bath Abbey now invites visitors to experience its majestic space in its entirety, reminiscent of the Georgian era. The removal of nave pews and the reinstatement of stackable chairs offer increased flexibility for worship and community events, adapting to contemporary needs while honoring tradition. Bath Abbey hosted the Footprint Open Evening on 20th September to celebrate the completion of the £21 million Footprint Project.
Work continues in Bath Abbey for Footprint project with archaeological ...
The multi-year Footprint Project was a transformational development project of restoration and conservation, and saw new education, music, and community spaces created within the Abbey. The Footprint project involved working closely with Bath Abbey to recognise their needs and with FCB studios to realise this vision. Other clients we have worked closely with throughout our history include British institutions such as The National Trust and the BBC amongst many.
