Hawksmoor300 Limehouse
- From £2000
- 100 Reception
- Unknown
- From £2000
- 100 Reception
- Unknown
Space description
The Crypt is envisioned as a vibrant social hub designed to benefit the Limehouse community. It will feature St Anne’s Café, meeting rooms, community workshops, and a sensory room. The space aims to provide volunteer-led walkways for guided tours into the church’s unseen areas. To achieve this transformation, the Crypt will include new stairs and lifts, a lobby, exhibition space, WCs and shower facilities, a kitchen and tea point, storage, and a café. This versatile space is ideal for community events, workshops, and meetings, making it a perfect choice for those looking to host engaging gatherings in a unique setting.
More about Hawksmoor300 Limehouse
Hawksmoor300 is an ambitious campaign aimed at transforming St Anne’s Limehouse, a Grade 1 listed building designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor. This venue is envisioned to celebrate its 300th anniversary as a world-class architectural heritage site and a community hub integral to the regeneration of London’s East End. The church has a rich maritime history and features a 50m tower that served as a landmark for shipping on the Thames. The venue is currently on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register, highlighting the urgent need for restoration. The campaign aims to create flexible, low-cost spaces for community use, including a café, meeting rooms, and areas for performances and events. The Nave will accommodate larger congregations and live performances, while the Crypt will serve as a social hub. The Gallery will be transformed for exhibitions and workshops. The churchyard will be developed into community gardens, enhancing the local environment. This venue is suitable for community-led initiatives, performances, workshops, and events that foster engagement and collaboration.