JOHN SMITH AWARD FOR CRAFTSMANSHIP - HIGHLY COMMENDED
AWARDS 8

Y TABERNACL, MACHYNLLETH

Architect: David Thomas Architect

Copper Contractor: Broderick Structures/Heritage Roofing

Main Contractor: J B Roberts & Son

Owner: The Machynlleth Tabernacle Trust

 

As a covered forecourt to the Tabernacle Arts Centre based in the former Tabernacl chapel, this is very much a sculptural copper-clad structure, supported on 3 slate 'orthostats'. To succeed, it demanded, and achieved, a very high standard of copper craftsmanship to execute the three-dimensionally curved, triangular form which terminates in substantial boxed water spouts at the three corners. The judges acknowledged this fusion of art and copper craftsmanship with a Highly Commended award.As a covered forecourt to the Tabernacle Arts Centre based in the former Tabernacl chapel, this is very much a sculptural copper-clad structure, supported on 3 slate 'orthostats'. To succeed, it demanded, and achieved, a very high standard of copper craftsmanship to execute the three-dimensionally curved, triangular form which terminates in substantial boxed water spouts at the three corners. The judges acknowledged this fusion of art and copper craftsmanship with a Highly Commended award.

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