Bethania Chapel

Ogmore Vale

2024

Concept ideas for the sustainable community re-use of Bethania Independent Chapel - a long-time vacant 19th chapel in Cwm Ogwr, Bridgend.

Bethania Chapel

Bethania Chapel

Ogmore Vale

Working with the building owners, Bridgend CBC and community stakeholders, a range of new uses was established based on local need and opportunity.

Bethania Chapel

Client:
Bridgend CBC

Structures:

Vale Consultancy

Cost:

Bay Quantity Surveyors

Our Collaborators

  • 2024
  • Ogmore Vale
  • Adaptive Re-Use
  • Community
  • Heritage
  • All works

Bethania Chapel

Ogmore Vale

Together, we explored opportunities for:


- a daycare centre

- a co-work / makerspace

- a performing arts space

- a crossfit gym

- a rock climbing centre

Bethania Chapel

Bethania Independent Chapel

Cwm Ogwr

Each option focussed on light-touch insertions, introducing new space whilst retaining the sense of volume and access to natural light that characterises the historic Chapel.

Bethania Chapel

Bethania Independent Chapel

Cwm Ogwr

Our feasibility package, including a schedule of repairs, concepts and costs, enables Bridgend CBC to and the owners to discuss funding strategies and partnerships to safeguard this at-risk heritage building.

Bethania Chapel

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Re-use Adapt Extend Conserve Transform Retro-fit

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