Hope Church
Church Transformed into 13 Modern Flats
The background
Transforming a Historic Church
into Modern Living Spaces
HMO Architects worked on converting a 20th-century Methodist Church in Rotherham into 13 modern flats, maintaining the building’s original structure while introducing contemporary interiors.
Project Details
Location: Sheffield
Value: £750,000 → £1,500,000
Use: Flats
Units: 12
Residents: Professionals
The Numbers
Construction Costs: £650,000
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The brief
Blending Modern Living with Historic Architecture
This 3-storey building near Clifton Park’s conservation area now provides residents with basement storage, a communal gym, office space, and on-site parking. The project balanced modern amenities with respect for the church’s existing character.
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The challenges
Tackling Design Challenges Head-On
Sourcing suitable materials and window designs that aligned with the church’s 1800s central structure was a significant challenge. However, our team successfully delivered a design that did many favours for the property and met the client’s brief.
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Project Timeline
Apr 2018
Found Property
Sept 2018
Exchanged
Apr 2019
Refurb Starts
Sept 2019
Refurb Complete
Oct 2019
Tenants Move in
Project Scope
→ Design Appraisal
→ Existing Drawings
→ Concept Drawings
→ Full Planning Permission Application
→ Building Regulation Drawings & Application
→ Construction Project Management
→ Interior Design
→ Furniture Selection
→ HMO Licencing
→ 3D Virtual Tour
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