The project was funded by a consortium of Heritage Lottery, Manchester City Council and local charities
Location:
Didsbury
Sector:
Heritage
Date:
May 2012
TheOldParsonage
Heritage
REWRITE: The reception fit out design by Architects Tim Groom Associates and Youth Studio embodies a profound respect and understanding of the differing relationships between the materials / palette. Aluminium, steel, masonry, brickwork, reclaimed and new Oak, marble, soft wool boucle & woven fabrics. The design prioritised authenticity over embellishment and the Truth of Materials ethos from the Bauhaus movement
Overview
This Grade II listed building was extensively refurbished by Select Interiors Ltd. Scope of works included design, planning, building control application to completion, external remedial and re-pointing, roofing, leadwork and external drains.
ScopeofWorks
Internal works included structural waterproofing, timber treatments, plaster finishes, general building works, mechanical and electrical, decoration, joinery, refurbishment of flooring, original cornices and lead windows
Carl'sthoughts
“The Old Parsonage project allowed us to sensitively restore a heritage building while transforming it into a modern, functional office space that honours its history.”