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Hope Foundry Opens Its Doors To MAP Charity

Hope Foundry Opens Its Doors To MAP Charity

A £1.4m conservation project to transform vacant and unusable space in Hope Foundry, one of Leeds’ iconic, grade II listed buildings has been completed, thanks to the help of Martin Walsh Architectural (MWA).

The Journey

Working on behalf of MAP Charity, and in partnership with Cooper & Hall as the Construction Phase Quantity Surveyors and contractors Ashfield Group, MWA has breathed new life into the building.

An aerial shot of the Hope Foundry building, where the MAP charity office is based.

Hope Foundry – home to MAP Charity.

Work has included the refurbishment of the first and second floors to provide a mixture of workspaces for creatives and SMEs to rent.

Matt Morgan, Architectural Technologist at MWA, comments:

“When we started this journey over 12 months ago, we knew that this building was special. Not only would it support a charity that is delivering great things for education, small businesses and creatives locally, but it would also preserve and breathe life back into this historically significant building for years to come.

“Our ambition was bold from the start. We refused to compromise when it came to protecting assets, have proved that it was achievable and are pleased that this refurbishment has brought back into use over 6,000 sq. ft of workspace.”

Redevelopment Phase

As part of the redevelopment that focused on improving accessibility and sustainability, MWA has helped to deliver functional space in a positive and collaborative environment.

Together with contractors Ashfield Group, they have also uncovered and painstakingly restored key features, Matt explains:

“From oak trusses to original parquet floors, brick vaulted ceilings and terrazzo stone floors, we have revealed and celebrated original features that are a part of the history of the building.

“It has been a fantastic project to be a part of. It is a real pleasure to hand Hope Foundry back to MAP Charity and we are all excited to see the space back in use and supporting all the creative individuals, businesses and organisations that will call it their home.”

How MWA Was Involved

The Dewsbury-based architects acted as Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015, sought Listed Building Consent on behalf of MAP Charity, produced technical drawings and specifications to obtain building regulations, produced a tender package and supported the construction and handover phases.

The refurbishment of Hope Foundry at Mabgate has been supported by funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Leeds City Council.

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Gallery

An image of an upward shot from the ground to the sky, of the Hope Foundry building.
An aerial shot of the Hope Foundry building in Leeds.
An image showing MAP Charity's Front Existing Elevation plan.
An image showing what the inside of the space looks like for MAP Charity.
An image showing what the inside of the space looks like for MAP Charity. Including a slightly upward shot of the wooden beams on the ceiling.
An image taken from the ground looking up to sky which includes the top of the Hope Foundry building. This part of the building has 'Hope Foundry' carved into the side of the building.
This is an image of a set of stairs inside Hope Foundry that has restored the terrazzo stone floor.
An image showing what the inside of the space looks like for MAP Charity. Including a slightly upward shot of the oak trusses and flooring, following a roofing insulation.
An image of a newly renovated corridor that shows the galvanised trunking and cable ties inside the building of Hope Foundry.
An image showing what the inside of the space looks like for MAP Charity. Including a slightly upward shot of the oak trusses and the going installation of the flooring.
An image showing what the inside of the space looks like for MAP Charity. Including a slightly upward shot of the oak trusses and flooring, following a roofing insulation.
An image showing what the inside of the space looks like for MAP Charity. This is an image of a room showing the restored parquet flooring.

Hope Foundry, in Leeds, is the home to MAP Charity

Hope Foundry, Leeds - Home to MAP Charity

The first and second floors of the Grade 2 listed building Hope Foundry is undergoing refurbishment and renovation to house MAP Charity.

Inside Hope Foundry - MAP Charity's Office

Inside Hope Foundry - MAP Charity's Office.

The original Hope Foundry name carved into the stone wall.

Newly restored set of stairs.

Office Refurbishment

Visual of galvanised trunking and cable ties.

Office Undergoing Refurbishment

Office Refurbishment

Refurbished Office Space

When we started this journey over 12 months ago, we knew that this building was special. Not only would it support a charity that is delivering great things for education, small businesses and creatives locally, but it would also preserve and breathe life back into this historically significant building for years to come.

Matt Morgan

Architectural Technologist