Heritage Portfolio
Sensitive approach and traditional skills
Read’s sensitive approach to heritage and conservation works coupled with our tradesman’s traditional skills have resulted in many projects receiving acknowledgement and awards. Heritage projects require specific skill sets and together with our supply chain we are recognised as a leading edge provider. Our respect for our Heritage is central to the ethos and culture within our project delivery.
“Heritage projects require a blend of skillsets to support the needs of this challenging sector. Read have demonstrated an ability to deliver excellent projects. Addressing the unforeseen challenges of heritage projects, with an understanding and ability throughout Read and the supply chain, Read supports and contributes in a proactive way to assist in the effective delivery of projects. We look forward to working on the next project with the Read”
Andy Clarke, Senior Architectural Technologist
The Corn Mill, Llangollen, Circa £1M
Client: Brunning and Price Ltd
Period: 22 weeks
Complete refurbishment and alteration of a derelict and structurally unsafe former corn mill building dating back to 1786. The project included temporary damming of the existing mill race to remove deposited silt / debris, formation of new conservatory style extension and decking over the mill race and rapids and the refurbishment of the existing water wheel (unused for around 50years). The age, history and prominent location resulted in huge local interest, requiring tactful and diplomatic management.
- Working within and over the River Dee
- Erection and maintenance of temp works (inc dam and façade bracing)
- Working with CADW to ensure sympathetic detailing and construction
- Tight site bounding public walkways
- Restricted vehicular access due to narrow 1 way streets
- Huge local interest
- Health and safety due to dilapidated state
Tyn Dwr Hall, Llangollen, Circa £1.8M
Client: University of Central Lancashire
Period: 36 weeks
Internal and external refurbishment of a grade II listed Victorian manor house from former use as a YHA outdoor pursuit centre to an outdoor education training facility for UCLAN including refurbishment of the adjacent coach house and construction of a Yurt camp within the ground. In addition to its higher education function, the facility has been developed to cater for residential activity breaks, corporate development, weddings, etc with the availability of 97 beds and fully equipped bars and kitchen.
- Presence of a bat colony within the loft space of the main building
- Presence of a badger set within the grounds
- Grade II listed building
- Replication of existing details to repair mouldings, fireplaces, floors, etc
- Inclusion of major M&E installation to an existing structure
