NATURAL STONE CASE STUDY - GREAT NORTHERN TOWER - MANCHESTER
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:
To design a unique development which incorporates contemporary living space, luxury apartments, penthouses, retail space and private onsite parking.
To provide its residents with a wonderful, secure environment in which to make the most of living in Manchester's vibrant city centre.
THE BUILD SOLUTION:
A 25-story residential tower block known locally as "The Slot" because the building has been literally slotted between the New International Convention Centre and the grade-II listed Great Northern Railway Warehouse Complex. This build features a glazed plaza on top of a plinth section of Locharbriggs red sandstone, handset ashlar cladding, which forms a solid base to the tower.
For generations red sandstone has been a building stone of choice within the Manchester area. Locharbriggs red sandstone is a popular choice for new builds within the city limits.
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- Stone Supplier: Stancliffe Stone – Quarried British Dimensional Masonry and Walling products
- Stone Type: Locharbriggs Red Sandstone
- Petrographic Description: New Red Sandstone of Permain age
- Quarry: Locharbriggs Quarry Dumfries
- Project Type: New build – Residential
- Product: Ashlar Cladding
- Architect: Assael Architects
- Contractor: PLF Contractors
- Location: No.1 Deansgate, Manchester
- Completion: 2006