Ditherington Flax Mill Maltings - A Destination for Living, Learning & Enterprise
11th February 2011
Ditherington Flax Mill Maltings 1. Setting the scene: heritage and importance – Tim Johnston, Geoff Rich 2. A sustainable solution for the historic buildings - Geoff Rich 3. Friends of the Flax Mill/Maltings Alan Mosley 4. A Place for People - Richard Lawrence 5. The Project - Richard Lawrence 6. Close – Tom McCabe
1. Setting the Scene
1 Setting the scene Members of the Steering Group English Heritage Shropshire Council Advantage West Midlands Homes and Communities Agency Fielden Clegg Bradley Studios Lambert Smith Hampton
1. Setting the Scene ‘It is one of those rare structures that changed the world of construction and design. With its revolutionary iron frame it was the predecessor of the modern sky-scraper.’ Sir Neil Cossons
Ironbridge 1779
Flax Mill 1797
Flatiron Building 1902
John Hancock Center 1970
1. Setting the Scene Innovative & Revolutionary • Oldest iron-framed building in the world • 100 years as Mill, 100 years as Maltings • People always at the core: workers, designers, entrepreneurs, communities • Heritage to be explored and enjoyed by current & future generations • The challenge to find sustainable solutions
1. Setting the Scene
100 years as a Flax Mill
1. Main Mill 1797 2. Stove House Pre-1805 3. Office & Stable Pre-1805 4. Warehouse 1805 5. Cross Mill 1812 6. Apprentice House 1812 7. Dye House 1850 8. Malt Kiln 1898 9. Barley Silo 1951 10. Malt Silo 1960
1. Setting the Scene
100 years as a Maltings
1. Main Mill 1797 2. Stove House Pre-1805 3. Office & Stable Pre-1805 4. Warehouse 1805 5. Cross Mill 1812 6. Apprentice House 1812 7. Dye House 1850 8. Malt Kiln 1898 9. Barley Silo 1951 10. Malt Silo 1960
1. Setting the Scene: The Masterplan Vision
Listed Buildings Curtilage of the Listed Buildings Grade I Grade II* Grade II
1. Setting the Scene: Deliverables Aims
•Conserve six historic buildings •A heritage & community offer •Heritage learning opportunities •Engage the local community •Develop education resources •On the national/international map •Secure its long term future •An 'exemplar' development •Unlock the wider master scheme Masterplan Area The Project
2. A Sustainable Solution for the Historic Buildings
Southern Gateway
2. A Sustainable Solution for the Historic Buildings
2. A Sustainable Solution for the Historic Buildings
Structural Solutions
2. A Sustainable Solution for the Historic Buildings
Fenestration Solutions
Current proposals achieve daylight factors over and above BCO recommendations.
Ventilation sketch strategy
2. A Sustainable Solution for the Historic Buildings A focal point for public access
2. A Sustainable Solution for the Historic Buildings
‘The Backs’
2. A Sustainable Solution for the Historic Buildings
Dye & Stove House
2. A Sustainable Solution for the Historic Buildings
Dye & Stove House
3. Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings: Now and the Next 100 Years • Friends of the Flax Mill with 350 members and growing • Very active local committee is actively seeking trust status • Community and development project within bid • Project officer, enhanced access, exhibitions, open days, arts • Website now up and running – www.flaxmill-Maltings.co.uk • Working groups set up – e.g archaeology, website, education, arts •Working with Local Joint Committee, Action Team, Severnside, Police • Arts Group active – travelling exhibition, work with elderly groups, etc. • Liaison scheme with Ironbridge developing • Working with schools & colleges, tourist and business communities • Volunteer guides for Heritage Open Days and other events • Organising group visits to similar sites e.g. Styal Mill • Group of ex-employees engaged • Canal Trust involved contributing to promoting the joint heritage
Schools and Colleges involved
Volunteer Guides – making the site accessible
Flaxmill Arts
Community Development and Heritage Project • Appointment Project Officer • Enhance accessibility of site • Resources for Schools and Colleges • Community Archaeology Project • Community memories and records • Community meetings and activities • Visitor centre and interpretation • Open days, exhibitions, workshops, displays • Working with hard to reach groups • Volunteer training and liaison with partners
Raising the profile
www.flaxmill-maltings.co.uk
4. A Place for People: The Next 100 Years
and Jubilee Tower! Historic Yards! 4. A Place for People: Kiln Learning About the Heritage
Canal feature!
Main Mill elevation
Fourth Floor
Views out
Ground Floor Warehouse Atria Engine Room Engine Room Warehouse Ground Floor Cross Mill roof space Cross Mill West Elevation Cross Mill
West canopies
An Interpretation Hub
Dye & Stove House Dye House elevation South Silo
Office and Stables
4. A Place for People: Inhabiting the Buildings
4. A Place for People
4. A Place for People
MOD Further Education Police Urban Pioneers Project Community and Art based organisations Developing Partnerships Future Uses
5. Timetable and Project Management
Timetable Submission of stage 1 bid November 2010 Decision on stage 1 bid April 2011 Development stage April 2011 to March 2012 Round 2 bid submission April 2012 Work starts of site August 2014 Work complete January 2016
Project Management •Teams of people working on the project •decision making processes in place •Support needed to develop round 2 of the bid.
5. Timetable and Project Management
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Ditherington Flax Mill Maltings heritage will be interpreted and brought to life for present and future generations Current and new audiences will be able to participate in its unique heritage and take an active role in its development More people will be able to learn about its heritage. Local people will be engaged together with others from across Shrewsbury, the region, nationally and internationally