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CONTEXT
HERITAGE & BUILDING CONDITION
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Precedent Study - Whitworth Street Arches Heritage Construction Treatment Condition Guidelines - Watson Street Building Condition Required Outcomes
Brickwork Condition
Much of the arches brick work is dicoloured and areas of the mortar are starting to fall away - they are in need of minor repairs.
Mismatch Brickwork
There are differences in brick colour as some areas are newer than others. meaning the red brick infills on the external arches are not listed.
Existing Window Condition
The external windows that form part of the new brick infills are small and do not allow sufficient light into the arches. As these windows are part of the brick infills they are not listed and can be removed.
Internal Fabric
Some areas of the internal fabric has been painted and would require cleaning to retain the previous redbrick finish.
CONCLUSION
As the building has been neglected in recent years, areas of the arches are falling into disrepair and will need to be restored within the accordance of historic england conservation guidelines.
Watson St Arches
The internal fabric has been damaged through the arches having used for mixed purposes. However the client would like to expose maximal existing brickwork.
Restoring Fabric
Disrepair
All effort should be toward celebrating the existing arches, creating a strategy that showcases and compliments them.
Existing Stone Floor
The existing floor is a concrete screed of varying levels and are part of the listed classification.
Replacing DPM
The current arches have an old damp proofing system in place and as a result have been susceptable to damp, causing patches throughout the arches.
Listed Arches
The transverse arches are also part of the listed building and should be restored accordingly.
