Stamps Engine House is a heritage conservation project at Okeltor Mine, forming part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site. This historic industrial building is a scheduled monument, making the careful management of its architectural and archaeological significance central to any proposals for its future use.
Tamar Architecture undertook the technical design for the conversion of the former engine house into a camping barn. The project explores how a building associated with Cornwall’s mining history can accommodate a new use while respecting the historic fabric and significance of the site.
Adapting a scheduled monument requires specialist consideration of construction methods, detailing and the potential impact of building work on significant historic features. The challenge is to create a practical, welcoming facility without compromising the character or heritage value of the structure. A carefully developed technical design helps translate the conservation objectives into a workable approach to construction.
Stamps Engine House reflects Tamar Architecture’s experience in historic building conservation, heritage-led adaptation and work within sensitive planning environments. Based in the Tamar Valley, the practice understands the importance of protecting the region’s distinctive built heritage while exploring opportunities for its continued use. This project demonstrates how thoughtful architectural design can support the long-term appreciation of historic industrial buildings and their place within Cornwall’s internationally recognised mining landscape.
Structural Engineering: Martin Perry Associates
