Members are invited for a tour of Sheerness Dockyard Church by Hugh Broughton Architects, the community focused restoration of a unique local landmark that won three RIBA South East Awards in 2025: Building of the Year and the Conservation Award, and a RIBA UK award, with Robert Songhurst of Hugh Broughton Architects also securing the Project Architect of the Year award for his work on this exquisite restoration project.
Robert Songhurst will be leading the tour and giving a presentation on the project inception, design and construction. After the tour, a lunch will be served, with the opportunity to discuss the project.
Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment. There are also a limited number of half price tickets available for students/Part 1s.
Agenda:
- 11am - Arrival, coffee, meet and greet
- 11:20am - Presentation (historical context, project inception, summary of design, and construction journey)
- 12:10pm - Building tour
- 12:40pm - Return to conference room with lunch served
- 1pm - Presentation and discussion of key challenges at each stage of the project
- 1:45pm - Wrap up
About RIBA West Kent
RIBA West Kent Branch aims to act as a local hub for architects, providing a platform for professional development, networking, and advocacy, while also contributing to the promotion of architectural excellence and community engagement.
The activities and functions of a RIBA branch can include:
- networking and community building: Organising events, lectures, and social gatherings to facilitate networking among local architects and professionals in the built environment.
- supporting students and emerging professionals: Traditionally, Branches collaborate with their local schools of architecture, facilitating connections between students, young architects, and established professionals.
- knowledge sharing: Creating platforms for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and knowledge within the local architectural community.
- promoting local architecture: Educating the public about the value of good design and architecture in the community.
- advocacy and representation: Representing the interests of local architects and the architectural profession to local authorities, government bodies, and other relevant stakeholders.
