A pre-planning (Stage 02) project focused on the sensitive conversion of the Cane Hill Mental Asylum Chapel into a distinctive mixed-use development.

The scheme reorganises the chapel’s generous internal volume into four storeys, accommodating a vibrant communal co-working space and a café/pizzeria at ground floor level, with nine well-appointed residential units positioned above.

Contemporary dormer additions are integrated to optimise natural light, spatial efficiency, and interior comfort, while subtly marking a new architectural chapter for the historic structure. The design celebrates the chapel’s heritage, ensuring its preservation while reactivating it as a landmark destination and community asset within the evolving urban context around it.

This project was completed during my time at Sawkings Architects. All rights remain with Sawkings Architects.