One of Avey & Son’s most ambitious projects to date saw a landmark Gothic church in  Edgbaston converted into 12 apartments, two of which were purchased as investments by  an Aston Villa footballer, one as an investment and a penthouse property which he lived in with his wife.

As well as the challenges of working with a historic listed building, Avey & Son had to  manage access issues and work around the needs of local residents. The old pews were  removed and set aside to be turned into bespoke pieces of furniture in keeping with their setting in the apartments and communal areas. Ensuring the character of the building was retained, a steel frame was installed to create levels for the apartments.

The mix of two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments meant the building was brought  back to life in a way sympathetic to its heritage. Turning the stained-glass windows into  modern units while retaining the original coloured glass panes was among the many  highlights of a job well done.