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Underused churches can become community spaces for all, shows a London centre

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Artefact worked with community charity Clapton Commons to transform the undercroft of St Thomas’ Church, a listed modernist building in Stamford Hill, London. - Jim Stephenson
A new entrance at the side of the church was designated. - Jim Stephenson
Common Rooms is a suite of flexible spaces designed as a ‘new home for the community to grow together,’ according to a statement from the architect. - Jim Stephenson

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A London church’s basement was transformed into a community space, showing how disused institutional space can be reimagined to serve a wider group of people.

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