London
Westminster School
Ptolemy Dean Architects
Complete
Cobb & Co
Harley Haddow
Coniston
This project centres on the refurbishment and extension of a historic sports pavilion originally constructed in the late nineteenth century and long associated with Vincent Square. The aim was to enhance the building’s architectural significance while adapting it to meet the evolving sporting and social needs of Westminster School. The works included the careful restoration of key heritage elements alongside the introduction of new spaces and infrastructure that allow the Pavilion to function as a contemporary hub for sport and gathering. The project was delivered in close collaboration with Westminster School, Ptolemy Dean Architects, Cobb and Co, Harley Haddow and Coniston, with all parties aligned around a shared ambition to respect the past while planning for the future.
We acted as both Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers throughout the lifecycle of the project. Our role encompassed the management of a single stage tender strategy and traditional procurement, alongside comprehensive cost control, programme management and coordination of contractors and stakeholders. We supported the client in navigating the complexities of working within a historic setting, ensuring that modern interventions were seamlessly integrated and that design intent and quality were maintained from inception through to completion.
Year of Construction
Heritage, beggining as a charity school
The refurbished Pavilion retains its strong historic identity while benefiting from sensitively designed extensions that respond to contemporary use. The restoration of the roof cupola, finished in Westminster School’s pink and blue, reinforces the building’s character and presence within Vincent Square. Two new wings with curved copper roofs extend the original structure, creating modern changing facilities that sit comfortably alongside the historic fabric. Throughout the process, we balanced conservation requirements with the practical demands of a high performing sports facility, ensuring architectural integrity and usability were given equal weight.
Alongside its sporting function, the Pavilion has been reimagined as a social and communal destination. New internal facilities include modern changing rooms, a lay up kitchen and a flexible function space capable of supporting a range of activities. A first floor balcony provides elevated views across the cricket pitch and Vincent Square, strengthening the connection between the building, the landscape and its users. Sustainability underpins these improvements, with the Pavilion now heated via an air source heat pump that supports efficient long term operation. Together, these enhancements ensure the Pavilion can support everyday use, larger events and the wider life of the School well into the future.
