Hay Castle
by MICA Architects
Client Hay Castle Trust
Award RIBA Wales Award 2024, RIBA Conservation Award 2024 and RIBA Wales Building of the Year 2024 (sponsored by EH Smith)
Hay Castle sits in the heart of the Powys market town of Hay-on-Wye. Having been in private ownership for the best part of 900 years, this project has adapted the castle and its grounds into a unique historic destination for many to visit and enjoy.
It involved a major conservation-led renovation and repair of the important historic building, which included contemporary interventions to bring the castle back to life and for public benefit. It has not only delivered a vibrant place for gathering, learning, and the arts but also made important connections between castle and town to reinvigorate its location and offer views across the River Wye and the valley beyond.
This is a fine example of a thoroughly researched and applied set of works in conservation and heritage for contemporary use. MICA Architects have shown all their skills in achieving such quality architecture to the benefit of many.
Read the full citation from the RIBA Awards Jury on RIBA Journal
Contractors John Weaver Contractors
Structural Engineers engineersHRW
Services Engineers CO2O Consulting
Project Management Mott Macdonald
Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant Aecom
Conservation Architect Acanthus Clews Architects
Landscape Architect Jeremy Rye
Archaeological Consultant Oxford Archaeology
Fire Consultant Mott Macdonald
Interpretation Consultant Imagemakers
Clerk of Work McNamara and Co
CDM Coordinator Mott MacDonald
Gross internal area in m² 980
