NATURAL STONE CASE STUDY - GREAT HUCKSLOW PRIMARY SCHOOL EXTENSION TO GRADE II

STONE DESCRIPTION:

A beautiful Derbyshire Carboniferous sandstone which has been used widely across the UK for all scale of projects – from major prestigious city centre schemes to residential developments and private homes. Stanton Moor sandstone is also specified in Scotland on a regular basis providing a suitable match to Scottish blonde sandstones which are on longer available.

Extracted from Dale View quarry, Matlock, Stanton Moor sandstone is very much part of our architectural heritage with quarry records dating back from 1897. The Striking colouration of Stanton Moor sandstone features a buff base with brown, gold and wild pink variation, adding depth and interest to both traditional and contemporary building designs. Extensive reserves are readily available.

PROJECT SUMMARY:

Great Hucklow Primary School, established over a hundred years ago, typifies the traditional English village school. Set within the attractive Derbyshire countryside the modernisation and extension to this Grade II listed school building has transformed the original Victorian building into a facility which is now light, airy and spacious.

THE BUILD SOLUTION:

Following a petrographical examination of the Victorian school building, Stanton Moor sandstone was chosen as the right stone type for the new extension. This buff Derbyshire sandstone matched the existing stone features on the original external masonry perfectly. Using traditional walling and masonry from Stancliffe’s standard product range provided a creative yet bespoke solution; increasing the size of the junior classroom, extending the main office and providing the school with a new kitchen, this low environmental impact build delivers a seamless continuation to the original school building.

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