Stevenson Square, Manchester
Assessment of History and Significance, Design Support and Heritage Impact Assessment
The Brief:
The client required advice on the replacement of windows to a large property situated within the Stevenson Square Conservation Area, part of the Northern Quarter in Manchester. The building was originally a Victorian warehouse which is a building type of high local significance. Any future works would need to be based upon sound historic research of the site and an understanding of the character of the surrounding conservation area.
We Delivered:
We provided historical research including a review of all available documentation relating to the site, historic maps and images and a review of all available building control plans. We also conducted a survey of the conservation area to review examples of contemporary structures and find good examples of modern design within the historic context. We provided design advice for the replacement windows and liaised with the local conservation department. Once the designs had been finalised, we composed a Heritage Impact Assessment to accompany the planning application.
