Charterhouse, LondonWright & Wright Architects has been selected to upgrade the Grade I-listed Charterhouse almshouse and heritage site in central London The London practice was selected ahead of applications by Feilden + Mawson, Mae, Matthew Lloyd Architects and Purcell. There were 38 expressions of interest for the work and 22 prequalification submissions.Wright & Wright will initially work with the Charterhouse Estate on the 2 million Wash House Court project, which will boost almshouse provision within the 4.5ha Tudor complex so it can house up to 50 residents.The team will also assist with the next phase, a site-wide masterplan for the former Carthusian monastery, developing a concept for a Centre of Excellence of Geriatric Care and readdressing the use of the existing infirmary.AdvertisementPractice founding partner Clare Wright said: We are absolutely delighted to have been selected by the Charterhouse because their project combines two of our particular design interests: the development of exemplary, contemporary provision for the elderly [and] sensitive adaptation in one of the oldest and most beautiful settings in the City of London.Project management lead Tom Billington said: All parties put forward compelling submissions from experienced teams. Ultimately the decision was made to go with the team from Wright & Wright as they showcased the best understanding of the challenges the Charterhouse faces in its day-to-day operations and how an ageing population will require different types and standards of care throughout different chapter of their life.This, coupled with their suggestions of how to make delicate interventions into the grade I listed fabric whilst keeping sustainability and later living in mind was what won them the work.We have been delighted with the work carried out so far as they have continued in the same diligent and conscientious manner that they put forward through the competition process.The Charterhouse almshouse complex, in the centre of Clerkenwell, was formerly a Carthusian monastery and later a school. The 3ha site is open to the public for tours and for chapel and museum visits.Advertisement2025-03-18Merlin Fulchercomment and share