Timekeepers Square
by Buttress Architects for Muse Developments The development is located in the Adelphi/Bexley Square Conservation Area and the primary aim of the site was to
Houses
Materials and Detail
Introduction
The materials used and detailingThe details of a building are the individual components and how they are put together. Some are a deliberate part of the appearance of a building, including doors, windows and their surrounds, porches, decorative features and ironmongery. Others are functional, although they can also contribute to the appearance of a building. These include lighting, flues and ventilation, gutters, pipes and other rainwater details. Detailing affects the appearance of a building or space and how it is experienced. It also affects how well it weathers and lasts over time. More of the building envelope should take cues from the surrounding area, referencing the historic surroundings where possible. A considered material palette will help ground the building in its context. Careful use of materials and detailingThe details of a building are the individual components and how they are put together. Some are a deliberate part of the appearance of a building, including doors, windows and their surrounds, porches, decorative features and ironmongery. Others are functional, although they can also contribute to the appearance of a building. These include lighting, flues and ventilation, gutters, pipes and other rainwater details. Detailing affects the appearance of a building or space and how it is experienced. It also affects how well it weathers and lasts over time. More is needed in all proposals to ensure outcomes complement the surroundings. The use of natural materials in a limited palette is generally encouraged, with brick used as the predominant building material.
Opportunities to enrich the design of the building through articulationArchitectural composition in which elements and parts of the building are expressed logically, distinctly, and consistently. More and detailingThe details of a building are the individual components and how they are put together. Some are a deliberate part of the appearance of a building, including doors, windows and their surrounds, porches, decorative features and ironmongery. Others are functional, although they can also contribute to the appearance of a building. These include lighting, flues and ventilation, gutters, pipes and other rainwater details. Detailing affects the appearance of a building or space and how it is experienced. It also affects how well it weathers and lasts over time. More should be considered and take cues from the surrounding vernacular where appropriate.
Codes in this Section
Features of housing materials and detail
Chimney; Exaggerated chimney detail extending vertically at each gable end
Façade; strong symmetry to the façade with brick detailingThe details of a building are the individual components and how they are put together. Some are a deliberate part of the appearance of a building, including doors, windows and their surrounds, porches, decorative features and ironmongery. Others are functional, although they can also contribute to the appearance of a building. These include lighting, flues and ventilation, gutters, pipes and other rainwater details. Detailing affects the appearance of a building or space and how it is experienced. It also affects how well it weathers and lasts over time. More surrounding window and horizontal brick banding
Bay Windows; the symmetrical bay windows create a hierarchy of features
Form and Scale; Form and dimensions of each building is defined by relationship to the street and surroundingbuildings/spaces
Roof; Slate tile roof, sometimes with gables with ornate brick or rainwater detail
Porch; central location to create symmetry and deliver defined and ornate threshold
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HMD 1
Recessed doors and windows
CODE
Description
Compliance
CODE
Doors, windows and their frames must have a set-back of at least 75mm. Use brickwork or materials to articulate the space around windows to give depth and visual interest.
Description
Set the windows and doors back from the elevation of the building and in most cases show the exposed brickwork in this reveal. Creating depth and articulationArchitectural composition in which elements and parts of the building are expressed logically, distinctly, and consistently. More to facades is a simple and cost effective method for visual identityThe identity or character of a place comes from the way that buildings, streets and spaces, landscape and infrastructure combine together and how people experience them. More and interest. Recessing windows and doors will create a shadow line and small set-backs can create variation to the depth and texture of facades.
Emphasise the window opening by considering the articulationArchitectural composition in which elements and parts of the building are expressed logically, distinctly, and consistently. More and detail around its surround. Look to the local area for design cues on how this can be achieved. DetailsThe details of a building are the individual components and how they are put together. Some are a deliberate part of the appearance of a building, including doors, windows and their surrounds, porches, decorative features and ironmongery. Others are functional, although they can also contribute to the appearance of a building. These include lighting, flues and ventilation, gutters, pipes and other rainwater details. Detailing affects the appearance of a building or space and how it is experienced. It also affects how well it weathers and lasts over time. More can include alternative colours, materials, textures or brick pointing and bonding. Decorative features and patterns can also be used effectively to provide interest to windows and their surrounds. Aluminium clad reveals should be avoided.
The use of window surround detailsThe details of a building are the individual components and how they are put together. Some are a deliberate part of the appearance of a building, including doors, windows and their surrounds, porches, decorative features and ironmongery. Others are functional, although they can also contribute to the appearance of a building. These include lighting, flues and ventilation, gutters, pipes and other rainwater details. Detailing affects the appearance of a building or space and how it is experienced. It also affects how well it weathers and lasts over time. More in Trafford is common. Window surrounds create highly decorative elevations and help to create proportion on a facade.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the code has been complied with.
Documents required:
- Elevation drawings
- Floor plans and sections
- Facade Design Analysis
- Code requirement signposted in the Design and Access Statement.
Examples
HMD 2
Reference Local building materials
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Description
Compliance
CODE
Reference common materials from the surrounding context and incorporate into elevations as the primary material.
Description
Look for design cues in the immediate area to influence your choice of materials. Whilst the materials used for traditional houses may not be appropriate for modern construction methods, materials must make reference to the traditional colours, texture, bonding and brickwork used within the contextThe context includes the immediate surroundings of the site, the neighbourhood in which it sits and the wider setting. The context may include the physical surroundings of topography, movement patterns and infrastructure, built form and uses. An understanding of the context, history and character of an area must influence the siting and design of new development. More of the site.
Trafford’s places are characterised by the use of common building materials. Areas in the south of the Borough are more varied in their use of materials, however red brick is a dominant material throughout the Borough. A study of the most appropriate type and use of local materials will result in a project that complements its local area.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the code has been complied with.
Area types:
- In Bowdon, the Bowdon ‘white brick’ is an appropriate material.
Documents required:
- Elevation drawings
- Landscaping plan
- Materials schedule
- Facade Design Analysis
- Code requirement signposted in the Design and Access Statement.
Examples of referencing building materials used in local context
Browse local building materials in Trafford
Trafford aerial view
Old Trafford and Stretford
Carrington and Partington
Rural Trafford
Altrincham and around
Hale
Sale and surrounds
Bowdon
Trafford aerial view
Old Trafford and Stretford
Carrington and Partington
Rural Trafford
Altrincham and around
Hale
Sale and surrounds
Bowdon
HMD 3
Roof materials and details
CODE
Description
Compliance
CODE
Roof materials must be high quality and reference the surrounding context. Roofs must incorporate well detailed eaves, verges and ridges.
Description
The roof is often a dominant feature of a building and the shape, pitch, cladding and ornament is important. Look to the surrounding context for design cues when considering roof materials and detailsThe details of a building are the individual components and how they are put together. Some are a deliberate part of the appearance of a building, including doors, windows and their surrounds, porches, decorative features and ironmongery. Others are functional, although they can also contribute to the appearance of a building. These include lighting, flues and ventilation, gutters, pipes and other rainwater details. Detailing affects the appearance of a building or space and how it is experienced. It also affects how well it weathers and lasts over time. More. Material colours, textures and pattern should be considered. The use of overhanging eaves are common in Trafford and should be interpreted and integrated in contemporary designs whilst, balancing other strategic objectives such as solar panels, insulation and green roofs.
The use of traditional roofing materials is encouraged, such as natural slate and clay tiles. Large format tiles and tiles with thick leading edges must be avoided. If metal sheeting is proposed this must be profiled or standing seam and of a high quality.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the code has been complied with.
Documents required:
- Elevation drawings
- Roof plan
- Materials schedule
- Facade Design Analysis
- Code requirement signposted in the Design and Access Statement.
Examples of referencing building materials used in local context
Materials and Details Case Studies
Calais Street
Calais Street, Lambeth by PRP Architects for Pinnacle Regeneration Group Fronting the historic park and within the Minet Conservation area, the approved scheme comprises of
Fairways View
Fairway View by Calderpeel Architects for Cube Homes The houses in Prestwich, Manchester display good use and balance of robust materials that are appropriate to
Somerbrook Homes
by Stonewood Design for Stonewood Homes This new development in Wiltshire of 38 homes displays a harmonious mixed palette of materials with a similar muted
Home by Home
by MCGONIGLEMCGRATH Architects This project is one of 2 proposed Homes from Home for Clic Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young
Brownstones Houses
Brownstone Houses by Knox Bhavan Architects A pair of beautifully crafted new London Brownstone houses set within an Edwardian terrace in North Dulwich. A combination
