Arctic Associates Ltd

Arctic Associates Ltd We are an Architecture Practice based in Morley, Leeds who love detailed and considered design. We e

We are celebrating the remarkable women of Arctic Associates, who make up 66.67% of our team. We wouldn't be here withou...
08/03/2024

We are celebrating the remarkable women of Arctic Associates, who make up 66.67% of our team. We wouldn't be here without them!

Architect Dora brings her experience in space planning and detailing of buildings to the design team, as well as the conservation and restoration of historic churches and high street regeneration.

Karen ensures that our Arctic team stays on track. As the company's secretary, Karen has been with us since the beginning and has witnessed our business's growth and success.

Charlotte, as Design Director of Arctic Associates, works alongside and advises designers and specifiers in the creation of acoustic finishes as Founder of acou.space, Arctic’s sister company.

Gemma, with a background in fashion, textiles, and manufacturing, works alongside Charlotte at acou.space as our creative designer, exploring design and innovation in the world of acoustics.

Sketch section to illustrate hood mould in relationship to window head at All Saints Chancel window and wall repairs. To...
18/01/2024

Sketch section to illustrate hood mould in relationship to window head at All Saints Chancel window and wall repairs.

To read more in-depth, check out our previous post.
🔗Or visit our website here at www.arctic-associates.co.uk to learn more about conservation and restoration.

Let's take a look at All Saints Chancel window and wall repairs. This medieval chancel probably dates back to the late 1...
15/01/2024

Let's take a look at All Saints Chancel window and wall repairs. This medieval chancel probably dates back to the late 15th Century when the church was under the care of the monks from Nostell Priory, not far from North Featherstone.

After Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries, the responsibility and tithe money for the building for its care was transferred to others and, in this instance, Christchurch, Oxford. As a result, the church in Oxford had to pay for around 37% of the repair costs to the Chancel.

Around 2013 it became apparent the render was causing heavy salting of the wall internally caused by trapped moisture behind the impervious cement. The moisture caused a continuous supply of stone dust, which required constant cleaning. Arctic Associates were consulted, and the church was advised to seek grant funding, which they successfully achieved from the National Lottery Grants for Places of Worship Scheme.

Thanks to the grant, a comprehensive repair scheme was implemented. It included the removal of the cement render, allowing an assessment of the stone wall’s condition. Due to the porous state of the stone, the probable reason for the mid-20th century render, a course of action was agreed to take down and replace the external stone under the cement and re-build in new stone.

Although some time was involved to allow for the inner surface to dry the new outer stone reduced rainwater pe*******on and restored the wall's structural integrity. Further improvements to the waterproofing of the east wall were achieved with new stone copings and a new stone hood mould, which were formed above the east window.

Visit our website in the bio to learn more about conservation and restoration.

Close-up detail of fully restored plasterwork plaster detailing at Saltaire United Reformed Church. The colour-matching ...
01/12/2023

Close-up detail of fully restored plasterwork plaster detailing at Saltaire United Reformed Church. The colour-matching process ensured that the new paint matched the existing colour scheme. This required a bit of trial and error to ensure that adjacent bays were perfectly matched. Despite the challenge, we are delighted with the outcome, which perfectly fits the longest-surviving colour scheme.

The amount of gold in the original decoration was reduced during redecoration in the 1870s after Sir Titus Salts' death. The current decoration scheme dates from the 1950s.

To view Saltaire Untied Reform in more detail, tap the link in the bio.

Today we are highlighting the exquisite honeysuckle pattern that can be found in the restored plaster detailing at Salta...
23/11/2023

Today we are highlighting the exquisite honeysuckle pattern that can be found in the restored plaster detailing at Saltaire United Reformed Church. The colour-matching process was crucial to ensure that the new paint matched the existing colour scheme. This required a bit of trial and error to ensure that adjacent bays were perfectly matched. Despite the challenge, we are delighted with the outcome, which matches the longest surviving colour scheme perfectly.

The amount of gold in the original decoration was reduced during redecoration in the 1870s after Sir Titus Salts' death. The current decoration scheme dates from the 1950s.

1. Close-up detail of fully restored plasterwork.
2. Colour-matched palette to the existing plaster.
4. New plaster mould replacement.
5. Squeeze moulds taken from existing honeysuckle motifs.
3. The aftermath of damage caused by Storm Dennis in 2020.

To view Saltaire Untied Reform in more detail, tap the link in the bio.

When the restored plaster detail within Saltaire United Reformed Church was completed, paint colour-matching was needed ...
15/11/2023

When the restored plaster detail within Saltaire United Reformed Church was completed, paint colour-matching was needed to ensure the new matched the existing colour. This did take a bit of trial and error time to ensure the best match was achieved with adjacent bays. No mean feat, but we are pleased with the result, which matches the longest surviving colour scheme.

The original had more gold but this was reduced when it was redecorated around 1870’s after Sir Titus Salts's death. The current scheme dates from the 1950’s.

1. Close-up detail of fully restored plasterwork.
2. Colour-matched palette to the existing plaster.
3. The aftermath of damage caused by Storm Dennis in 2020.

To view Saltaire Untied Reform in more detail, tap the link in the bio.

Today is the 'Heritage at Risk' Register's 25th Anniversary for buildings needing restoration and repurposing.As AABC Co...
09/11/2023

Today is the 'Heritage at Risk' Register's 25th Anniversary for buildings needing restoration and repurposing.

As AABC Conservation accredited architects, Arctic Associates has, over the years, assisted many clients in restoring their historical buildings and see them removed from the English Heritage 'At Risk' Register.

With nearly 6.2m properties built before 1919 and almost a third of commercial properties*, Arctic Associates, as heritage consultants, can assist owners and stakeholders in regenerating heritage properties for residential and commercial use.

*Guardian 06.03.23 'How Retrofitting the UK's Old Buildings Can Generate an extra £35bn in New Money'—further Reading linked in the comments below.

08/11/2023

Take a moment to explore the Saltaire United Reformed Church, awarded the King of Prussia Gold Medal for exceptional work on the church architecture and won the Church Architecture Awards 2023. This award is given jointly with the National Churches Trust & EASA The Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association

As an important building within the Saltaire UNESCO World Heritage Site, visitors from all over the world come to see it. Unfortunately, in February 2020, Storm Dennis caused a partial collapse of the ceiling, resulting in the restoration work carried out by Arctic Associates Ltd from 2021 - 2022.

Nevertheless, we are grateful for the opportunity to help preserve and restore this invaluable piece of history. We feel honoured to have received this recognition, and thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey.

This achievement is just the beginning of what is yet to come! To learn more about the Saltaire URC and view the gallery, visit: https://www.arctic-associates.co.uk/saltaire-united-reformed-church.

We are thrilled to announce Arctic Associates are the proud WINNER of the Church Architecture Awards 2023 - King of Prus...
07/11/2023

We are thrilled to announce Arctic Associates are the proud WINNER of the Church Architecture Awards 2023 - King of Prussia Gold Medal for our exceptional work on the Saltaire United Reformed Church! 🥇

Russell Trudgen, Conservation Accredited Architect and Director with Tony & Elaine Wilson, representing Saltaire URC, proudly accept the Gold Medal at AGM. This award is given jointly with the .

As a key building within the Saltaire UNESCO World Heritage Site, the church attracts visitors from around the world. In February 2020, Storm Dennis caused a partial collapse of the ceiling.

The judges liked the good interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve beautiful results. It's a remarkable piece of work.

Preserving the past, one sapling at a time️. From abandonment to restoration. Clearing the way for timeless beauty. 🌱🏗️
02/11/2023

Preserving the past, one sapling at a time️. From abandonment to restoration. Clearing the way for timeless beauty. 🌱🏗️

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