Restoration and refurbishment of Jamestown’s Historic Grade I Listed open air market. AS part of DFID’s Jamestown 2020 vision, MWAI were asked to provide a concept for the Market’s rejuvenation – in preparation for the opening of the new international airport on the island.
The Market is a rare example of a decorative prefabricated iron structure (circa 1865), purpose built for shipping to the British Colonies by Gwynne & Co, London.
The proposal is for a sensitive restoration of the historic superstructure and installation of a new low tech sustainable ‘market day’ structure in the centre. Locally sourced volcanic concrete is being proposed for the primary structure of the installation.
Client: NGO / St Helena Government
Type: Civic & Cultural
Size: 4,000 sqft
Role: Architect, Lead Designer
Photographer: n/a
Collaborators: Enterprise St Helena
Heritage: Grade I Listed
The Market is a rare example of a decorative prefabricated iron structure (circa 1865), purpose built for shipping to the British Colonies by Gwynne & Co, London.
The proposal is for a sensitive restoration of the historic superstructure and installation of a new low tech sustainable ‘market day’ structure in the centre. Locally sourced volcanic concrete is being proposed for the primary structure of the installation.
Client: NGO / St Helena Government
Type: Civic & Cultural
Size: 4,000 sqft
Role: Architect, Lead Designer
Photographer: n/a
Collaborators: Enterprise St Helena
Heritage: Grade I Listed