Douai Abbey Monastery
Berkshire

Architecture | Landscaping | Planning

Our challenge was to create a new entrance to the 1060’s monastery and tertiary education centre hidden behind a series of buildings dating from 1850 to 1930. The solution was a striking contemporary design with an emphasis on quality materials: brick, stone and glass. Internally, a calm, spiritual atmosphere pervades the waiting and reception area. Adjacent to the entrance, existing buildings have been remodelled to form retreat accommodation and meeting rooms. The completed entrance building was given an RIBA Regional Award.