A congregation’s prayers have been answered with a refurbishment of their church designed to encourage more people to visit.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist, at Ely Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, is due to undergo an extension and refurbishment in 2012. Birmingham-based interior designers Monteith Scott has been tasked with designing the church to make it more approachable and inspire more visitors and tourists to go inside.
Working alongside architects Corstorphine & Wright, Monteith Scott’s brief was to create a space that is for the community, which will be used by local families as well as visitors to Stratford.
Alison Monteith, managing director of Monteith Scott, said: “The design will be fresh, colourful and contemporary, which will help to create an inviting atmosphere for current members of the church as well as the general public.
“The space will be family-friendly with a reading room and lending library. We are also putting intellectual phrases on the walls and ceiling to help engage visitors and inform them of the church’s beliefs.”
Monteith Scott has also recently completed a consultancy project with The Saltisford Evangelical Church in Albert Street, Warwickshire, which will undergo a refurbishment and upgrade of its existing premises during 2012. The designers advised the church on finishes and lighting.
Alison added: “The team has enjoyed working on the church projects as it gives us the opportunity to widen our portfolio and show that we can apply our design skills to places of worship as well as offices and bars, which we are more well-known for. It also shows we can adapt our services to suit small projects as well as large scale fit outs and refurbishments.”
