Residential Design
This Grade II Listed Blue Anchor Pub, built in the 17th century, was one of the
last remaining public houses in the historic Fishpool Street. In more recent
times it was difficult to let out the pub, despite a substantial refurbishment in
2006; so the Blue Anchor closed its doors for the last time in Spring 2014. In
2017, Osprey Development’s planning application was approved to convert
The Blue Anchor into a two-storey four bedroomed home. The restoration
was designed by local architects, Briffa Phillips and supervised by building
surveyors Kirsop and Co. The conversion of the building was a success;
however, it still required a solution for the thermally cold and inefficient
single glazed primary windows throughout. Another requirement was noise
insulation from the busy thoroughfare. Due to the Listed status of the building,
these windows could not be replaced, so a solution was required. A total of
16 openings have been treated with versatile and slimline framing systems,
suitable for heritage properties. The Series 10 horizontal sliding unit was
required to provide easy access to some of the outer windows. The Series
20 was the perfect unit to install mimicking some of the traditional box sash
windows. The Series 30 lift out unit was applied to the smaller windows in the
building, offering a practical solution for treating windows which are rarely
opened but require occasional access for cleaning or maintenance. The
owners are extremely happy with the look and energy saving properties of
the windows and furthermore, almost all noise ingress has been eradicated.
Selectaglaze is the leading specialist in secondary glazing, established in
1966 and Royal Warrant Holder since 2004. It boasts a wealth of knowledge
and a range of extensive products to suit all projects from Listed properties
to new builds.
http://www.selectaglaze.co.ukTHE BLUE ANCHOR HAS CALLED LAST ORDERS IN FISHPOOL ST, ST ALBANS.
CELEBRATING ITS FOUNDER
British manufacturer of solid brass cabinet hardware, Armac Martin, is
to unveil an exclusive luxury collection to celebrate its Founder, Harold
McGrail. The hand-hammered range has been designed to suit
high-end interiors within a bedroom or dressing room setting.
Manufactured from the highest quality brass at Armac Martin’s purpose-
built facility in Birmingham, England, the collection represents the
brand’s extensive heritage and aptly marks its 90th year in business. The
family-run firm is currently expanding production to keep up with growing
demand and is excited to continue designing and producing hardware for
kitchens and bedrooms, as well as branching out into the bathroom sector
next year. From 6 - 9 October, Armac Martin will be showcasing a number
of its products at Decorex International. Both recent and best-selling
collections will be displayed, including the MIX, a contemporary and
modern range that allows consumers to “mix” their own unique fittings and
fixtures by choosing between different styles, sizes and finishes. Armac
Martin can be found at stand number G166. http://www.armacmartin.co.uk