The National Trust (NT) has announced plans to bring the fire-ravaged Palladian mansion back to life – in the charity’s biggest conservation project in a generation.
Clandon Park, an 18th century stately home near Guildford in Surrey, was devastated by fire in April 2016. The project will restore the most significant ground floor rooms to their original glory, make upper floors to become flexible, modern spaces, and restore gardens as they were when the house was built.
The NT said it was confident that a number of principal rooms on the ground floor – including the Marble Hall, Speakers’ Parlour and Saloon – could and should be restored given their architectural and historical significance.
Malcolm Reading Consultants, who specialise in running competitions for museums and arts, heritage and non-profit organisations, have been appointed to manage the competition.
Launching on Thursday 9 March 2017 and running for six months, the competition will conclude in early September. Architects and other designers interested in entering the competition can sign up to receive notification of the launch on the dedicated competition page.
