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SITUATED WITHIN THE Bower Ashton Conservation Area in Bristol is the Lower lodge Gatehouse ; a grandiose Grade II Listed former entrance to Ashton Court Estate .
Sir John Hugh Smyth conceived the idea for the Gatehouse in 1805 . It formed part of his plans to update Ashton Court Mansion as a gothic showpiece in the local community . However , over the years the building was left abandoned and fell into such disrepair , that it featured on Historic England ’ s ‘ Heritage at Risk Register ’.
Unlike much of our architectural history which is left to ruin , this building has been given a new lease of life and once again stands proud at the entrance way to the estate . As the Gothic Revival building is Grade II Listed , original features had to be retained and restored such as the stone flagged floors , plastered vaulted ceilings , and beautiful gothic arched windows .
Appointed main contractor , Ken Biggs , approached Techniglaze , a partner of Selectaglaze for over 20 years , for assistance with secondary glazing . A total of 18 openings were treated , all very irregular in size and shape . Timber frames were made , to ensure a true opening was created to fix the secondary glazing too ; making sure it was a tight fit to eliminate any air gaps . The Series 45 hinged casement was specified with gothic arched heads , to allow an undisrupted view of the primary glazing , without adding any new sightlines . The high performance seals and use of low-E glass in the secondary glazing , has improved the thermal performance of the building and created a more comfortable environment .
“ We are delighted with the quality of the secondary glazing . Not only does it keep the building warm , but does a fantastic job of minimising the noise of a nearby busy road ,” commented Ben Mellor , Gatehouse Manager . “ The newly installed glazing fits perfectly with the look and feel of this historic site .”
Selectaglaze , founded in 1966 and awarded the Royal Warrant in 2004 , has worked with Techniglaze for over 20 years , on projects in Cornwall , Devon and the West Country . It boasts an extensive range of products to suit all projects from Listed properties to new build hotels .
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