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Architects appointed for £76k revamp of York’s Mansion House

De Matos Ryan have been appointed as architects for the project at York’s Mansion House, after it received development funding of £76,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The City of York Council will hold a consultation weekend on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June in the historic Mansion House offering visitors the chance to have their say on the proposed Mansion House restoration project.

The completed plans will be sent to the HLF in November with a decision on a full grant expected to be made in early 2015.

Cllr Tracey Simpson-Laing, deputy leader of City of York Council said: “Over almost 300 years, this beautiful building has witnessed many significant events and welcomed many Lord Mayors and Sheriffs.

“This project looks to help us move further towards the most comprehensive restoration of the Mansion House since its completion in 1732 and it will be interesting to hear the views of visitors about the potential improvements.”

The Mansion House is a ‘focal point’ for the local community, hosts numerous civic and community events and was the first purpose-built house for a Lord Mayor in the country.

Since then it has been used for celebrations, business, civic events and announcements, including welcoming Her Majesty the Queen in April 2012 as part of the York 800 celebrations, and announcing that York will host the Grand Départ of the Tour de France this July.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .