Crusader Works

by shedkm

Client Capital&Centric

Award RIBA North West Award 2024, RIBA North West Conservation Award

Crusader Works is the regeneration of a collection of cotton spinning mills from the 1840s, now transformed into new housing. It is comprised of a coherent set of three distinct listed buildings forming a courtyard. There are numerous similar mill and warehouse buildings in the North West of England, with elegant, robust masonry that speaks to the region’s significance during the Industrial Revolution.

Standing out among many examples of conversions and renovations of these buildings, Crusader Works sets a real standard for others to follow. It is exemplary not only in the way the architects have conceived its layout and details but also in terms of a developer’s vision to use the project as a catalyst for changing a wider, previously rundown urban area. The overall effect celebrates the existing buildings’ character and minimises invasive penetrations through historic structure while introducing bold, contemporary circulation that creates a characterful courtyard space.

Read the full citation from the RIBA Awards Jury on RIBA Journal.

Contractor Capital&Centric

Structural Engineer Arup

Services Engineer Progressive Services Design Ltd

Gross internal area m² 10,219