Layer Marney Tower

Essex

Client - Private Client

Freeland Rees Roberts has carried out several projects at Layer Marney Tower, a Grade I listed Tudor building in Essex. Projects include: repairs and improvements to the Tea House; lavatories and new staircase for the Long Gallery; repairs to the tower roof; and, alterations and improvements to the east wing of the main house to provide wedding and conference facilities with meeting rooms, lavatories and improved access.

In 2009 new lavatories for visitors, designed by Freeland Rees Roberts, were completed. Constructed from handmade bricks, with an oak frame supporting a lead roof, the linear building won an RIBA Heritage Award in 2010.