Hi, I’m Caoimhe! (KWEE-VA)

I’m currently a MArch 1 student who is enjoying her time in SKN.
I’m originally from Ireland and moved to the UK to study my BA in Architecture at Liverpool John Moore’s University where I was nominated for the RIBA Bronze Presidents Medal 2022. I worked in London as a Part 1 Assistant for 2 years at Bennetts Associates where I experienced a range or projects from retrofit to highly ambitious BREAAM sustainable credits on new builds.
My passions lie in image creating, form making and interior design. I also have a huge love for the great outdoors. My current intrigues are placemaking, conceptual narrative and sustainable outputs, all which feel perfectly matched to the work we will do on the gorgeous chapels by Alfred Waterhouse.

Firstly, some background!

The Ince Cemetery Chapels are a slice of local history right in the heart of Ince. Built in the mid-1800s, these chapels were created by the Ince Burial Board, which was set up after the Burial Act of 1852 to improve burial practices and sanitation in the area. The land for the cemetery was purchased from John Walmesley, part of the Ince Hall Estate, and the site was split according to the town's religious makeup—two-thirds for Protestants and one-third for Catholics and Dissenters. The chapels were designed by the famous architect Alfred Waterhouse, known for his Victorian Gothic style, and completed in 1857. As Ince grew and more churches popped up, the chapels saw less use. Today, the cemetery and chapels are cared for by Wigan Council, standing as a fascinating reminder of the town's history and how it transformed during the industrial revolution.