NATURAL STONE CASE STUDY - SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL - CHESHIRE

STONE DESCRIPTION:

Red St. Bees is a dark red sandstone of Permo – Trissic age, which forms the sea cliffs of St. Bees Head near Whitehaven in Cumbria. This distinctive close bedded and fine grained sandstone has proved to be a popular choice of building stone for centuries in the UK from Scotland to the South of England.

The physical performance of Red St Bees Sandstone results in a stone which is extremely durable and versatile for projects ranging from traditional walling through to large scale specification and conservation projects.

PROJECT SUMMARY:

Taking into account the sensitive green belt setting, the challenge was to develop the most modern and well-equipped teaching facility in the UK, incorporating a spacious, comfortable interior.

THE BUILD SOLUTION:

The design is defined by a 100 meter long curved Red St. Bees sandstone ashlar cladd wall, sourced from Birkhams quarry to match Leahurst House, the original building on the site. The interior of the building is just as visually impressive. Large sections of interior walls have been constructed from floor to ceiling with Red St. Bees ashlar cladding, continuing a very contemporary feel of ‘inside out’.

Merseyside has seen many Red St Bees projects, as it is an excellent match for the Cheshire red sandstone quarried in the city but no longer available.

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