Our team recently completed a Stage I / Tier I Geo-Environmental Assessment to support the development proposal for new residential dwellings and new-build development at the historic site of St Mark’s College, Audley End.
Spanning 2.4 acres, the site boasts a fascinating history. Originally constructed as Almshouses alongside the nearby Audley End House (1605-1614), the buildings later served as agricultural buildings in the 19th century. In 1951, the site was repurposed as a home for retired clergymen, with the previously demolished chapel rebuilt. It transitioned once again in 1993, becoming a youth residential centre operated by KPTA, but the site and buildings have been unused since 2020.
The stunning, Grade I Listed, red brick and peg-tiled building has a symmetrical, double rectangular courtyard plan, single-storey rooms in the outer wings and higher principal rooms in the part between the courts. Arched internal porches lead centrally to each court on their east and west sides.
It has been a pleasure to work alongside the talented team of architects at SCABAL and we’re proud to have played a role in helping shape the future of this remarkable site.
Please contact Adam Steele or Caroline Jooste if you’d like to find out more about this project.