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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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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
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