NATURAL STONE CASE STUDY - BYRON STREET - GLASGOW

STONE DESCRIPTION:

A Permian Sandstone from the Locharbriggs Quarry in Dumfries, Scotland, one of the oldest and largest and actively worked red sandstone quarries in Scotland. Quarried since the 18th century, this pink to red medium grained sandstone is widely used across Scotland and England for walling and traditional and contemporary cladding and masonry styles. Extensive reserves are readily available.

The impressive list of reference sites for Locharbriggs red sandstone dates back to the 1700s and includes sites across Scotland and England as well as landmark buildings in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

PROJECT SUMMARY:

A new affordable housing project at Greater Govan and Glasgow Harbour, Whiteinch. Using natural sandstone cladding materials to enhance the quality and character of the external space.

THE BUILD SOLUTION:

These residential apartments needed to be striking in appearance in order to attract residents; they also needed to meet the latest legislation which includes the buildings durability - with all construction materials contributing to the buildings overall thermal performance.

Using Locharbriggs red sandstone 100 mm cladding on the outer façade, designers have establish sound relationships between the old buildings and the new development project, placing a unique stamp on this residential property in terms of character and style.

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