Winchester Walk

Reconstruction within a retained façade

Winchester Palace was built in the 12th century. Walls to the main hall have been restored by English Heritage but most of the remains are hidden beneath adjacent properties and are designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

The project involved converting and vertically extending a Victorian warehouse into luxury apartments and office space. The main façade of the warehouse was retained and a hybrid steel/timber frame was installed using elements of the original timber frame, which was sensitivity reconditioned.

What remains of the palace foundations, including Roman walls, are protected in sand beneath the new building.