Building Research - Honours Project

I have started to look into derelict buildings in the area and their pros and cons for using them for my honours project.

Ormskirk water tower
Ormskirk is where I live, a market town in Lancashire. There are actually three old water towers in Ormskirk but this would be most suitable.

Pros

I think this is an ideal size,  5 small floors would be good as you could have something different on each floor. Good location- Ormskirk is a student town and often brings in visitors. Also it could do with something new in the town. Interesting architectural style. Local for me, for research.

Cons

Possibly each floor may be too small, depending on its use.

Scarth Hill Chapel

Also local, this Chapel has been derelict for as long as I can remember.

Pros

Excellent location- It is a couple of minutes drive away from the M58 and just a few minutes walk from Edge Hill University. Not too big and good grounds for and extension if needed.

Cons

Maybe too small. Design may be limited due to the building just mainly being one room. Possible changes needed on the actual building.



Winstanley Hall

Not as local, this Hall is located in Winstanley not far from Wigan. However, The remains Of the building, which was built in 1580 are actually located a few metres from my Aunties house.

 

Pros
Really interesting building and history. Good for access for me to do research

Cons
Too big, Slightly out the way, small town and hall is located in a forest. Building is very damaged, would potentially need a lot of work.



Extwistle Hall
This isn't in the area however the building is quite interesting and has a good story behind it. It was rumoured that people living in and around Extwistle Hall believed in raising the devil and other satanic rituals. It was owned by the Parker family for two hundred years until tragically, there was a Fire which badly damaged the building.

Pros

Interesting building, good size and layout. Located near to the Extwistle reservoir, another nice attraction. Some nice features to the building.

Cons

Very out of the way for me to access, building would potentially need work. possibly not the best area for a new attraction. I don't have much knowledge of the local area.