Bethania Chapel

Cwm Ogwr

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

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
Vale Consultancy
Bay Quantity Surveyors

Our Collaborators

  • 2024
  • Adaptive Re-Use
  • Community
  • Heritage
  • Bridgend
  • All works

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

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

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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