DERBY, U.K. - Feb. 17, 2020 - The company has started work on the project to convert former offices at Stuart House on Green Lane in Derby into a new multi-purpose facility for Central URC.
The Church is leaving its existing home in Victoria House on the corner of Becketwell Lane and Victoria Street to make way for the new £200m Becketwell Regeneration scheme.
The team at DSP has been working closely with members of Central United Reformed Church to design a modern new internal layout, which will be better suited to the Church's community-focused activities and provide improved accessibility for the disabled.
Plans for the ground floor include entrance lobby and reception office along with a sanctuary, which will feature a concrete ceiling to enhance acoustics.
The sanctuary will also feature a bespoke 'ichthys' Fish lighting raft, backlit windows and a cross onto an oak timber-slatted wall, complemented by a cushioned acoustic grey oak effect vinyl flooring and aisle carpet.
The first floor will include a multi-functional hall with children's soft play area and meeting rooms.
Commenting on the project, Andy Priestley, director of DSP Interiors said:
"It's a pleasure to be working with Central United Reformed Church on this unique project. We have succeeded in designing a space which will serve as a place of worship and will also provide multiple uses for the community.
"Work has already started on clearing the existing interior ready for the fit-out. We hope the Church will continue to prosper in its new home for many more years to come."
John Brebner, regeneration project leader at Central United Reformed Church, said:
"It is really important that our new facility is fully accessible in order to meet the needs of the diverse range of people who use the Church's facilities.
"DSP have done a fantastic job in incorporating this into the new design, especially the multi-purpose hall and meeting rooms. We're confident our new facility will meet the needs of our congregation and the very important community services it offers."
Derby's Central United Reformed Church is set to open to the public May 2020.
DSP (Interiors) Ltd is a multi-award-winning design and fit-out company that has been providing bespoke interior design and professional fit-out services since 1988.
Over the years, the company has won numerous awards and accolades, including UK Interior Fit-Out Project of the Year (under £1m) at the National FIS Awards; Gold Award in 2017 and Silver award in 2018.
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