The 2004 Annual Natural Stone Awards

Publish Date: 10/11/2004

Building: Chester Cathedral Song School

The Dean and Chapter of Chester Cathedral Song School Win Special Commendation. Judged by leading architects, the Awards presented by HRH The Duke of Gloucester, were held at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London on November 3rd, 2004.

Nominated by Stancliffe Stone Company Ltd. the selection criteria for Chester Cathedral Song School included; technical excellence, and important considerations for the use of stone Sympathetic to the area.

Type of Stone: Locharbriggs Red Sandstone

The renowned Locharbriggs Red Sandstone provided the project with a match to the indigenous stones of Chester creating an empathy with the historic setting of the adjacent Cathedral whilst presenting Arrol & Snell Ltd, the Architectural Design team, with a material capable of being worked to a high degree of precision.

Category: New Build Traditional, load bearing

The external use of the Locharbriggs Red Sandstone was load-bearing with fine jointing for the walling elements. The stones were grouted in place to give the monolithic appearance desired by the designers. The fenestration of the Rose window in particular pays testament to the team from Linford Bridgeman the principal stone contractor. The tracery work on the roof elevation is also very impressive. Judge’s comment: "The refinement in the detailing of the stonework makes this very impressive addition to the Cathedral. The new rose window is a particularly good example of contemporary stone cutting".

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