Holy Trinity Colden Common is a Grade II listed church built in Hampshire in 1843. In 2017 Connolly Wellingham were appointed by the Diocesan Advisory Committee to design proposals for the reordering of the west end to accommodate a WC, kitchenette and community space.
The massing of the new interventions has been carefully designed to sit quietly at the rear of the nave, avoiding windows and monuments whilst actively framing unique elements of the church’s fabric. The partitions present a muted facade to the nave, creating an unobtrusive backdrop for a flexible gathering space around the relocated font. Bespoke bi-folding shutters activate the screens, revealing the community kitchenette and parish noticeboards behind.
The project was shortlisted for the National Churches Trust President’s Award for the best ecclesiastical re-ordering project, with Connolly Wellingham awarded the Young Church Architect of the year 2021.
Photography by David Grandorge.