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Robinsons Shaft World Heritage Key Site

Project Description

Robinson's Shaft, Pool, Cornwall is a gateway site within the newly inscribed Cornwall and West Devon mining World Heritage Site, http://www.theheartlandsproject.org.uk. Architect-led design teams were sought for an associated new build development, conversion and restoration of a Cornish tin mine (not in use) which includes a number of Grade II* listed buildings and significant industrial archaeology. 

Under a very tight programme to meet funding application targets the Architecture Centre was asked to review the project brief, advise on procurement strategy produce the tender documentation and advertise the OJEU notice, chair the shortlisting and competitive interviews.

Client: Kerrier District Council
Project Value £10 M
Design Team RIBA stages A-D

Winning Team led by London based consortium -Cazenove with Dransfield Owen de Silva and Jonathan Rhind Architects.

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"As a region we should be proud of our heritage and protect it where necessary. But new projects can contribute positively to the quality of the public realm. Our ambition should be to build tomorrow's heritage today."

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