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Work set to start on £5.8m revamp at Fountains Abbey estate
['Gavin Engelbrecht']
Darlington and Stockton Times | News
The HACS Group, based in Ripley, will lead the construction phase of the National Trust’s £5.8 million Studley Revealed scheme at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Ripon.
An illustration of the how the new entrance to the building from the water gardens - Studley Revealed (Image: Feilden Fowles)Justin Scully, general manager at National Trust Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, said: "Studley Revealed represents a once-in-a-generation investment in the future of this remarkable World Heritage Site.
"As a conservation charity, we're committed to protecting the heritage of Studley Royal while helping visitors understand and enjoy what makes it so special."
The design approach- a building formed by the historical landscape (Image: Feilden Fowles)The HACS Group has a historical connection to the estate, having worked on a major restoration of Studley Lake in 1984.
Sketch of the build area (Image: Feilden Fowles)