St Andrews, William Wake House, Northampton

Description
A new classically designed and sustainable eight ward, 132 bed mental health hospital situated in private grounds.  The project combined traditional Bath stone and a neo-classical design with modern construction techniques.  Working in conjunction with the Principal Contractor, Stonewest applied stringent quality assurance controls to achieve construction tolerances in the stonework facade. 

The works involved:

• Initial involvement with the project architects to develop the design and submission of stone samples for approval. 
• CAD drawings and cutting sheets for stone manufacture.
• Manufacture and fixing of Stokeground Base Bed used in traditional construction in-built into the backing structure.
• Moulded cornices and pediments.
• Window and door surrounds.
• Rusticated ashlars and plinths.
• Pre-cast stone to inner courtyards matching the natural stone detailing.

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St Andrews William Wake House Case Study- Download PDF