Sitting on the grounds of St. Luke’s Church, Blackburn, St Luke’s Church Hall is an exemplary regeneration of the site by Patrick Wilson architects. The church was founded in 1875 and received a practical extension in the 1970s to increase its offerings to the community. Patrick Wilson Architects’ extension was completed in 2023 to an incredibly favourable reception.

The most striking element of the design is the church hall’s facade. Taking inspiration from existing shapes in the Church windows and roofline, Michelmersh’s Hadley Red Brindle Wirecut was used in striking, diagonal protrusions. Red brick was selected to harmonise with the surrounding residential houses and contrast with the church itself.

St. Luke’s Church Hall has recently been shortlisted in the Public Category at the 2023 BDA Brick Awards.