Completed in 2022 for The White Eagle Lodge, New Temple Complex has received international acclaim, including a RIBA National Award, two Civic Trust Special Awards, Gold at the Wood Awards, and Design of the Year from the Architect’s Journal.
In this talk, Steve Wilkinson will take us through the project’s journey - from concept to completion - exploring the design philosophy, sustainable timber construction, and the role of carefully crafted architecture in spiritual and community spaces.
Join us for an inspirational evening at ECE's Sussex studio.
Entry is free.
Refreshments will be provided.
About Steve Wilkinson
Steve is a Project Architect at James Gorst Architects and was instrumental in the design and delivery of the New Temple Complex. Since joining the practice in 2016, Steve has played a key role in leading complex architectural projects and has presented the practice’s work internationally.
Their expertise in sustainable timber construction has also led to involvement with industry leaders working to advance the use of timber in the UK. Steve’s contribution to the New Temple Complex earned them the title of RIBA South Project Architect of the Year 2024.
About James Gorst Architects
Founded in 1981, James Gorst Architects is renowned for its technically sophisticated, highly crafted approach to architecture. The practice has built a reputation for award-winning private houses, sensitive heritage restorations, and faith buildings; including a Greek Orthodox chapel in Mykonos and, most recently, the New Temple Complex in Hampshire.
The New Temple Complex
Selected through a two-stage design competition in 2018, James Gorst Architects created a timber-framed series of pavilions, connected by cloistered walkways, surrounding a central courtyard garden. The design follows a procession from secular to sacred spaces, reinforcing the spiritual and communal aspects of the project.
