The Pineapple Project at St Mary's Bourne Street was Highly Commended at the National Churches Awards 2024 in the Presidents Award category which celebrates the best new church building, including re-ordering, extensions or alterations to existing church buildings.

Built in 1874, the church has been beautified by successive generations and remains strangely simple and peaceful. St Mary’s marked 150 years in 2024, with the project significantly enhancing the church’s facilities, providing inclusive access to new and existing spaces. The awards are organised by EASA and the National Churches Trust.

Notwithstanding the extensive works undertaken, the proposals are carefully carved and woven through the fabric of existing buildings and enhance the most significant features whilst minimising disruption. The project has been transformative - sensitively connecting and opening-up the existing buildings without compromising on the core improvements to ancillary provision, inclusivity and facilities. See the awards