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Materials have been chosen internally such as timber, mirror and stone to “highlight the diversity of Sheffi eld’s modern character, and offer tactile and visual richness”
this manifesto aim was “preserved in the submitted proposal.”
The concept for the new facades, including the rooftop extension on Pinstone Street was “conceived as a contemporary reinterpretation of Sheffi eld’s local Victorian building typologies,” after an extensive study of the existing Pinstone Street facade to understand its “order, layering and detailing.” Therefore to an extent, they refl ect the existing facade but offer a modern take on the “distinctive thrusting bays and vertical proportions” of the original buildings on the site, whose facade remains. The fi nal design solution was subservient to the original forms, “retaining and celebrating” these features by incorporating turret forms and gables that echoed the original French Gothic- inspired roofl ine, particularly over Palatine Chambers. The process of arriving at this was aided by the “extensive pre-application engagement with Sheffi eld City Council“ which the architects say was a key factor in this project’s success. While the rooftop extensions align with the “rhythm, order, and historical
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character” of the facades below, the difference between the two original buildings has been “reinstated,” say the architects, ultimately leading to a contemporary mansard solution over Palatine Chambers and a “distinct but complementary form” over City Mews. The detailing on the new forms also reinstates a sense of “historic verticality and solidity.” At the same time, reducing and reconfi guring massing through successive design iterations protects key views from the Peace Gardens and “responds more sympathetically to the nearby Salvation Army Citadel.” As well as cleaning and repointing brickwork and stonework, existing elements to the facades were replaced and upgraded to bring the building up to modern performance standards. New timber elements have been included in colour- matched hues, and the existing cast iron balustrade was fully refurbished and re- painted to match the existing colour. Also, new powder coated aluminium windows, were frame colour matched to the facade cladding, including heads and reveals in a similar material.
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