Wright & Wright Architects has completed a three-year programme of works at Lambeth Palace, the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The £40 million project is the most significant intervention on the site in more than 70 years and includes upgrades intended to improve accessibility, reduce operational energy use and support the Church of England’s wider decarbonisation strategy.

The Grade I listed complex, parts of which date back to the 12th century, has housed the Archbishop of Canterbury for over 800 years. The project forms part of the Church’s commitment to achieving carbon net zero across its estate by 2030, as set out by the General Synod.

Wright & Wright’s masterplan includes a number of new elements alongside extensive conservation and repair works. One of the largest interventions is the refurbishment of the 17th-century Great Hall.

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