New flooring has been laid throughout from the entrance foyer and administration office, up the stairs to the finance and contracts department, complimented by geometric wallpaper and bespoke modern art by Splash Art.  New metal and glass doors have been installed throughout letting a huge amount of natural light in, illuminating the workspace.

As the entrance hall was completed last December, we thought it’d be nice to share some pictures of the space looking festive, even though last Christmas feels like a lifetime ago!

We look forward to welcoming you safely back to our offices as soon as possible.

or Construction Business of the Year as part of the Insider Media North West Property Awards!

You can read the July issue of the magazine online by clicking here – we’re featured on page 31 with a brief overview of two of our current projects, the iconic London Road Fire Station and Grade II listed Oddfellows Hall which forms part of the University of Manchester’s new engineering campus.

If you’re interested in learning more about London Road Fire Station, you can read how works are progressing by clicking here.

We were also featured in April’s issue of the magazine, with our MD Mark Pearson discussing the importance of sympathetically and successfully restoring and preserving heritage buildings to ensure they remain occupied and can be appreciated by future generations.  You can view April’s issue here.

If you’d like to discuss any work requirements or would like any advice on heritage schemes, please get in touch by phone on 01606 330 888 or send an email to Lindsay Law at lindsay@quadrigaltd.com

The office at ‘The Lightwell’ went from strength to strength and as happy as we were there, we outgrew the space.

Therefore, we are delighted to account that Quadriga City has taken residence in ‘Parsonage Chambers’ just off Deansgate.  The larger office and central location allow us to better serve our Manchester based clients and the meeting facilities mean that we can open up the networking events to larger numbers.

If you need any assistance with heritage projects or CPDs or if you’re simply passing by, feel free to pop in for a chat and a coffee!  Alternatively give us a call on 0161 883 2153.

If you’re interested in getting involved with the Heritage and Networking Group, get in touch to be kept up to date with future events.

We look forward to welcoming you to our new office very soon!

Quadriga City

Parsonage Chambers
3 Parsonage
Manchester, M3 2HW

With office take up strong in Birmingham at 18% above long-term average and forecasted to exceed the UK average until 2022, we decided it was high time we take up residence in the city.

From this office our specialist team will look after our Midlands based projects and add value to our clients by offering an effective full service under one roof from survey to project completion.

We will also host regular Heritage and Conservation Networking Group events in conjunction with our partners and increase our CPD seminar offering across the Midlands.

You can find Quadriga Birmingham at:

30 Harborne Road
Birmingham
B15 3AA

If you require assistance with a heritage project in the Midlands or would like to arrange a CPD please get in touch on 0121 663 6544.

Hanover is comprised of two Grade II listed former Co-Operative Buildings; a drapery warehouse constructed in 1904 and a second building housing offices and warehouse space, opened in 1909.

It is a stunning example of Edwardian baroque architecture, designed by Co-operative Wholesale Society architect F. E. L. Harris and utilising the most advanced construction techniques of the time.  The overall construction cost was £50,000 (equivalent to £5.5 million today).

The two buildings have been connected via a new reception, atrium and link bridges to provide Grade A office space with unique historic features.  Hanover is now an integral part of NOMA, a 20-acre mixed-use redevelopment scheme in the city centre with Amazon having secured the space for their Manchester HQ.   The ground floor provides flexible retail and leisure opportunities.

As part of the package, Quadriga undertook a range of sympathetic restoration works to support the protection and enhancement of both the building and the area’s rich heritage.

Many of the building’s Edwardian tiles were missing or damaged and almost all had been covered with layers of lead paint.  Our first task was to remove this paint to expose the original tiles.  This was done using the Peel Away system where a paste is applied, covered and left before being peeled away, encapsulating the lead paint and safely removing it.   Peel Away ensures that no lead particles are released into the air as they might be if the paint was to be manually scraped or chipped away.  The tiles were then given a clean with water and a cloth which brought them back to their original state.

Once the tiles had been exposed, the extent of repairs became clear.  Fire damaged tiles had to be carefully cleaned, before in situ repairs and replacements were carried out.  Quadriga invest into research and development and devised a technique whereby individual tiles can be repaired or replaced in situ before paint and finishes are carefully applied to ensure a perfect match to the original aesthetic.   Bespoke handmade tube lined tiles were created to match the originals.  The tile design is first piped, giving the raised effect. Following this the tiles are then hand painted, glazed and matched as closely as possible in colour to the original.

The walls of the 8-storey building’s stairwells are completely covered in glazed tiles so much time was spent painstakingly restoring them back to their former glory and they are once again a stunning heritage feature.

The wrought iron balustrades and handrails to the staircases were removed, restored and  replaced where necessary before being reinstated.  Once in place the balustrades were coated using black hammerite metal paint which offers a beautiful finish and added protection against rust and general wear.

The wrought iron gates were also restored using Peel Away to strip the lead-based paint they had been coated with.

One of the standout heritage features of the Hanover Building is the wooden parquet flooring which had unfortunately fallen into a state of disrepair.  Many blocks needed to be replaced; where possible existing blocks were re-used and where new blocks were required, they matched the existing as closely as possible with samples approved before work commenced.

Work on the Hanover Building was completed in August 2019 and it is a superb example of historic and modern architecture coexisting and complimenting one another. This sentiment has been echoed by the awards the project has already won:

• 2019 BCO North Awards – Refurbished / Recycled Award
• 2019 RICS North West Awards – Building Conservation Project of the Year
• 2019 Insider Property Awards – Commercial Development of the Year
• 2019 The Institution of Structural Engineers, North West Awards – Most Sustainable Project

The seminar provided insights into how to detect and map corrosion as well as preventing any further damage to buildings.  Thanks to David and everyone who attended over the 2 dates.

The next seminar subject is steel windows with a speaker from Crittall Windows joining us.

We really enjoyed it and got some great feedback so keep your eyes peeled for future events!

Guests were welcomed to the 6th floor Brass Club and thoroughly enjoyed an evening of drinks, food, a live swing band and entertainment. The event was an overwhelming success which showcased and celebrated Quadriga City’s office opening in the city centre. The event also introduced our new survey services and CPD offerings for 2018; 3 new CPD seminars and Manchester city centre architectural walkarounds.

Since our first office opening in 1992 and 25 years of hard work, Quadriga have thrived, developing a strong team who have completed diverse restoration projects throughout the country.

The Quadriga City office opening brings us closer to our clients, providing an easily accessible and convenient service for our clients, whilst putting us at the centre of the Northern Powerhouse Hub.