Client: Diocese of Leeds
Project: Refurbishment of a vacant nightclub into a worship and events space
Role: Project Management, Quantity Surveyor and Principal Designer
Contract Sum: £1,430,000.00
Sector: Ecclesiastical
Fountains Church is in the heart of Bradford City Centre and has undergone significant refurbishment over the past few years. Acting as Principal Designer and Project Manager, Gate & Bar have successfully delivered multiple phases of the refurbishment. The final phase, taking place in 2024, was to transform a vacant nightclub into a multi-use worship and events space.
The scope of works included the main events space accommodating up to 500 at full capacity, complete with a servery, pot-wash/catering area, large toilet block and fully compliant changing spaces. The refurbishment also included office accommodation, multiple breakout spaces and a kitchenette. The whole space is fully air-conditioned with professional audio-visual equipment and runs off newly installed solar panels.
Fountains Church now use the space for worship, weddings, conferences and various social events.
