Cuthbert House
Project Details
Gentoo Construction was appointed to build the highly-specialised office block to accommodate the HQ base for the Anglican Diocese of Durham. The ‘brown-field’ site was formerly a local dairy factory which stood empty since 2006.
The two-storey multi-purpose building incorporates teaching, library, meeting, prayer and administrative facilities. Located in Stonebridge, Durham, the building incorporates several symbolic features, including:
Footprint in the shape of a bishop’s mitre;
Three-sided building representing the Holy Trinity;
“open arms” entrance with curved automatic draws;
Circular prayer room representing eternal life, which is 33m2 – the same age as Christ when he was crucified.
The development has been awarded the 2015 Architectural Award by The City of Durham Trust..
Contract Quick Look
LABC Regional Awards 2016: Best Small Commercial Project;
Award Winning Design;
Brownfield Site;
On time & on budget;
Added Social Value;
Employment Opportunities;
8 Apprentices Safeguarded
Contract Details
Client: Helios Property Services
Project: Cuthbert House
Value: 1.5m
