Glynde Place
Glynde Place is a late 16th Century House which was extensively remodelled in the 18th Century. Though the exterior is typical of its date, the interior of the building has a totally Georgian character.
Large areas of the house had been locked up for decades and neglected. It was a cold, damp environment in which to live. Whilst some of the proposed alterations affected significant fabric, the overall benefit of sustaining the building as a family home and maintaining the living history of the building were recognised by Historic England (nee English Heritage) and the Planning Authority to outweigh the selective loss of some historic fabric to enable its re-use.
Phases I-III from concept to completion were delivered on time and budget between 2009 - 2023. Th e most fundamental aspect of the project was to bring back into the various parts of the building that had not been used for generations and to provide the Hampden family with its own private entrance and accommodation.
During July 2015 and April 2016 Phase II was undertaken. Th e East Façade, parts of the joining North and South façade, as well as the Gallery ceiling which had to be taken down off security reasons, were restored carefully.
The works included disassembling and rebuilding of two double-height curved bays with its stone surround windows that had almost detached themselves from the east elevation. Th e reconstruction was undertaken whilst supporting the existing roof and chimney, with the use of traditional stitching. Meticulous sequencing and programming was key to success and was only possible with the full support and coordination of the team and a trusting client.
Th e restoration received the RICS, Georgian Group and Sussex Heritage Awards.
