Hughenden Centre Refurbishment Designs - Interior and Garden

Trustees have agreed layout principles for phased refurbishment of the Hughenden Centre. Below are concept designs for the interior (by trustee Diana Thomas) and the garden (by Well Rooted, Charlie Doolan).

Whole Building (3D Concept)

Whole-building concept showing the relationship between reception, main hall, the Ark Café side, prayer corner and kitchen.

Entrance Lobby (3D Concept)

Glazed talking space, added storage and relocated accessible WC for better flow.

Reception and Entrance

A glazed talking space provides privacy while remaining visible. The foyer adds storage and relocates the accessible WC to open onto the main corridor with a sliding door. Soft, contemporary colours create a calm first impression.

Centre Entrance

Entrance lobby concept with reception, glazed talking space and clear route to the toilet corridor.

Centre Reception

Plan of the entrance zone with talking space, added storage, four unisex toilet cubicles and an accessible toilet opening to the main corridor.

Centre Entrance Mood Board

Welcome mood board for the reception area. Light glazing, simple graphics and an open, friendly feel.

Centre Staircase Wall Elevations

Options for artwork and finishes, with tidy routes for services.

Main hall

The Ark Café wall. The café side picks up a seaside theme with beach huts, a repositioned serving counter for better flow, and a walk-through to the kitchen where the hatch sits now. A simple welcome sign and a chalkboard menu will help first time visitors feel at ease.

The Ark Café wall concept. Beach-hut theme, repositioned serving counter, walk-through to the kitchen, welcome sign and menu board.

Back wall. A friendly town-scape mural celebrates Weston and helps the space feel lively during community sessions. Radiator covers are included to keep things robust and tidy.

Back-wall concept for the main hall. Inclusive town-scape mural and radiator cover style to suit community use.

Worship wall. Reclaimed timber creates a textured feature with a cross formed in negative space and a gentle three-circle motif. The aim is a peaceful focal point that works for reflection, events and everyday community use.

Worship wall concept using reclaimed timber. Cross formed in negative space with three-circle motif and soft lighting.

Prayer corner. Two sofas and a water-pattern rug create a small, quiet nook. Ideas reference Noah’s Ark and the Ark of the Covenant, speaking of hope, presence and welcome.

Rug options for the prayer corner and reclaimed timber ideas for the worship wall using local recycled materials.

Kitchen

Planned for phased renewal to support regular community sessions. Layout includes two sinks left and right handed, an inclusive lower worktop section and better positions for appliances to make workflow easier. Finishes are chosen for durability and easy cleaning.

Kitchen Plan on Graph Paper

Kitchen plan on graph paper with cabinet runs and flow.

Kitchen Elevation Sketches

Elevation sketches showing hood, twin sinks, inclusive lower prep, appliance positions.

3D Kitchen Layout

Proposed kitchen layout, 3D concept. Shows double sinks, cooker and hood, dishwasher, fridge and accessible prep area.

Materials and local benefit

Where practical we intend to use reclaimed timber from local sources such as Somerset Wood Recycling. Using local suppliers and simple, robust details keeps costs sensible, supports the town and makes maintenance easier.

Light control and presentations

For daytime sessions and projector use in the main hall, fitting FR blackout roller blinds on key windows is included. This is being priced with local firms and will be coordinated with architect advice and final measurements.

Garden designs (Well Rooted, Charlie Doolan)

Hughenden Centre Garden Vision (family friendly)

Family-friendly garden vision with planting, seating and playful features at the Hughenden approach.

Archway Entrance Site Plan

 Site plan showing archway entrance, seating areas, edible growing beds and a Fibonacci garden feature.

Natural patterns that guide the layout and planting structure.

Log Cabin (Example 1)

Example insulated log cabin option under review for flexible community use.

Log Cabin (Example 2)

Alternative garden room option with different footprint and construction.

How this will be delivered

The designs shown here are concepts that guide fundraising and detailed design. They will be refined through surveys and the upcoming meeting with architects, then delivered in phases as funds are secured. Each phase will be planned to keep the building usable with as little disruption as possible.

Get involved

If you would like to support the project through giving, volunteering or professional advice, please contact giving@westonark.org.uk or volunteers@westonark.org.uk. Gifts of any size help move a phase forward. Thank you for standing with us as we build a centre that serves Weston with warmth and care.

Credit: Concept designs and artwork by © Diana Thomas, 2025 and Garden Concept by © Well Rooted (Charlie Doolan).

Find out more about Diana Thomas, our trustee, by reading our Meet the Team page.