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Bodmin Jail Redevelopment in Cornwall
Visitor Attraction southwest England, UK – design by Twelve Architects and Masterplanners
24 Jan 2017
Bodmin Jail Redevelopment in Cornwall
Design: Twelve Architects and Masterplanners
Location: Berrycoombe Road, Bodmin PL31 2NR, England
Twelve submits planning application for Bodmin Jail redevelopment

The jail currently operates as an attraction and venue, but many of the buildings are in a ruinous state, limiting its potential. Twelve Architects, working with a team including Sarner International, Montagu Evans, Arup, Turner & Townsend and Astute Fire, has devised proposals to create a state-of-the-art visitor experience and teaching and learning resource; an upgraded venue for private hire; and a 63-bedroom hotel.
Complete refurbishment of the two wings of derelict cell blocks will house hotel accommodation above part of the museum. A glazed rooflight running the complete length of both wings will create a central atrium for the hotel and will enable the magical, naturally lit quality of the ruin to be retained. A new external lift and core, both clad in charred timber, will improve circulation and servicing to the Grade II listed building. Working with the existing structure, each ensuite bedroom will be formed from three cells and interiors will feature colours and textures inspired by the aged, weathered stone.

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