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Spencer and Norton get new lease of life

gcp are working for specialist contractor Rateavon on this is an external restoration project for two early 1960’s Bristol City Council tower blocks in sight of St Mary Redcliffe. This scheme includes window replacement, new roofing and complete redecoration.

Working within the constraints of two adjacent conservation areas, colour options to change the identity of the blocks away from established colour palette normally associated with affordable housing in the city have been carefully considered and discussed with the council’s conservation and planning officers before offering then to residents for comment.

Spencer and Norton are the 6th set of tower blocks we have worked on in the city since 2015 and over that time we have developed a detailed understanding of the issues associated with refurbishing these iconic buildings.

A planning application will be made before end of 2018 and works started October 2018 and are scheduled for completion by November 2019.

Spencer House from Bedminster Bridge roundabout

Spencer House from Bedminster Bridge roundabout

Brandon House Revived

The High Rise Towerblock was reclad to improve thermal efficiency, reduce heating bills and extend the life of the building.

Before: Brandon House was experiencing problems with structural movement and suffering from poorinsulation leading to condensation, mould and water ingress.

Photo Credits to Alumasc. Read their blog on Brandon House here.

High Rise Finalist

Twinnell House, the high rise tower block refurbishment gcp have been working on for Mears and Bristol City Council, has been shortlisted in the INCA Awards 2016.

This builds on past success for gcp, sps Envirowall and Woodman Brothers - this team won The Insulated Cladding Awards (INCA) in 2014 on the highly commended Junction 3.

Twinnell House, a stones throw from INCA 2014 winner J3, is nominated for Best in External Wall Insulation, Domestic Refurbishment, High Rise. The winners will be announced in a London Gala Dinner in October.

Read the INCA Press Release here.