Archetech Issue 36 2018 | Page 23

and we were tremendously proud to be involved in preserving – and enhancing – such an important part of football’s history.” “As you can imagine, this was a very sensitive regeneration scheme. Following an exhaustive investigation by English Heritage, Camden Council and the Arsenal directors themselves, very strict guidelines were drawn up to ensure that the Highbury Stadium Square development was of the highest quality – and fitted in seamlessly with its surroundings. OUR ACCLAIMED WORK IN LONDON MEANS THAT OUR REPUTATION AS A PREMIER BRICK SUPPLIER IN THE CAPITAL FOR BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS IS GATHERING ITS OWN MOMENTUM “It was a crucial condition of the planning process that the exterior of the old Grade II-listed East Stand, which houses Arsenal’s famous marble halls, should be preserved as it was. Our Clifton Blend handmade bricks fitted the brief perfectly,” he explained. York Handmade Contact Details: York Handmade Brick Company, Forest Lane, Alne, near Easingwold, York YO611TU. Tel: 01347 838881. Email: [email protected] Website: www.yorkhandmade.co.uk