Canon Hussey and Arthur Millwood Court are two, near identical, 15-storey residential buildings originally constructed in the 1960’s and refurbished several years ago with new insulation and cladding. We were engaged to analyse the cladding and led improvements to replace non-compliant materials and correctly install cavity barriers to improve the buildings safety.
Project Credits
- Casey / Salix HomesClient
- SalfordLocation
- Residential Sectors
- Architecture, Retrofit Services
- 2 towers / 226 homesSize
- 2018 - 2021Programme
- CompleteStatus
- Positive Image PhotographyPhotography
The Outcome
The project is the latest in a series of recladding projects we have worked on for contractor Casey, providing architectural services on two towers in Salford.
Canon Hussey and Arthur Millwood Court are two, near identical, 15-storey residential buildings originally constructed in the 1960’s and owned by landlord Salix Homes. The buildings were refurbished several years ago with the insulation upgraded and overclad with new aluminium and terracotta rain screen systems. We were engaged to analyse these cladding systems with reference to the Hackitt report. We subsequently identified and led improvements to replace non-compliant materials and correctly install cavity barriers at compartment wall and floor lines and cavity closers to window and door openings.
Works at the two, 15-storey towers involved a complex programme, carried out under Covid restrictions, and included the removal and replacement of the existing cladding system, the installation of sprinklers and the refurbishment of communal areas. Works to both towers completed in May 2021.
This project has been used as a national test case following the Grenfell tragedy. Our Client formed part of Steering Group using our specialist knowledge of working with this type of building.
““As a social housing provider, it was clear to the ISSG that you have made a concerted commitment to address building safety. It was evident to us that there is a sense of genuine responsibility to put things right, supported by Salix Homes’ participation in the Early Adopter programme.””Dame Judith Hackitt (via letter to Salix Homes) Chair of the Industry Safety Steering Group (ISSG)
Project Team
Colin Savage
Commercial Director
Colin specialises in the residential sector with a focus on the design of housing, sustainable refurbishment and the regeneration of communities. His work spans both the private and public sector for developers, contractors, registered providers and local authorities. Colin is a Fellow of the CIAT and is heavily involved in encouraging the next generation of Architectural Technologists into the industry. Colin also oversees all aspects of Commercial Management on behalf of the practice.
Ross Huntingdon
Associate Director
During his career Ross has worked with some of our longest standing clients. He has been leading our growing portfolio of refurbishment work in the residential sector including Retrofit and Building a Safer Future commissions. His experience spans multiple projects and includes Higher Risk Buildings. His team are currently looking to improve over 1,000 homes as part of our Retrofit drive.
David James
Senior Architect / Conservation Architect
David works across all AEW's sectors plus specialist ecclesiastical work. David’s heritage specialism leads to a varied role within the practice, ranging from leading large-scale commissions on or affecting protected structures to providing specialist advisory services. In recent years, David also helped develop AEW’s retrofit portfolio, overseeing the delivery of technically complex recladding and refurbishment commissions nationwide.
