Our latest project was to restore the stained glass windows in Church House, Glan Conwy in North Wales. My home. Originally fitted into the new building in 1932, they had suffered the test of time and were looking rather tired and stressed.
My task was to reproduce the original windows, to the same design, in this Grade II Listed building. The project was made up of 6 top panels which were repaired in-situ, 6 tall centre panels made new and replacing the existing ones and 6 bottom panels, again new and replacing the old ones, but fitted into removable opening windows.
The project took 3 months to complete and was finally installed on Friday 17 June 2011. A long, sometimes tedious task, that is rewarded with the most spectacular evening glow that throws wonderful casts of coloured light across the timber floor. Truly awesome, even spiritual!
A complete contrast to my usual work which has a distinct style, with it's curves, meaning and heavy narrative, this proved to be a challenge which I am very grateful to have be set. And provides an example of 'disciplined' contractual work which, in it's simplicity, is equally beautiful!
It looks good and you have done some superb job. You made sure that there is no change in design and looks like before. Thanks for sharing the article with us.
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