Mixed Use Residential with Retail
Project location: Stockport Town Centre
Client: Stockport Homes
Contractor: Guinness Northern Counties
Type:
Mixed Use Residential with Retail
Regeneration
Conservation
Refurbishment and New Build
Urban Living
Amount: 20 Homes & 7 Retail Units
Context
This unique scheme is located within Stockport Market / Underbanks Conservation Area and includes the repair and refurbishment of a grade II listed building which contains the old Stockport manorial goal; repairs to medieval stone revetment and town walls as well as the conversion of adjoining buildings into a mixed development of 20 no. residential and 7 no. retail units.
Design
The residential scheme of 18 No. flats for affordable rent is centred around two secured courtyards accessed by gated passageways from Market Place. An additional 2 flats have direct access from Mealhouse Brow, making good use of the steep levels across the site. There is no standardisation here. Each flat has been individually designed to take into consideration its location within the existing buildings and topography, its relationship with its neighbours and its interaction with the external courtyard spaces.
As our understanding of the site increased, so the design developed. We discovered historic and architectural features which had an effect on the proposed layout. Many have since contributed positively to the design and are valued additions.
There is a blend of old and new technology to complement and protect the old, all contained within the traditional repair and restoration of historic fabric.
The completed first phase has restored a longstanding dilapidated and blighted area of Stockport and given a new lease of life to the Stockport Market community.
“The redevelopment of Mealhouse Brow complements the wider regeneration work and is an excellent example of how sensitive restoration can help to improve the quality of life for the people who live and work in the area.”
Councillor Sue Derbyshire, SMBC
Executive Member for Regeneration
Awards
MSA Awards 2006 Joint winner
Conservation and Reuse
ODPM Housing Design Awards 2006
CABE BfL Award 2006 Silver Standard
SMBC Conservation and Design Awards 2006
Best Mixed Use Conversion
MEN Best Conversion Category Winner
Secured by Design Accreditation
Making Centre Living Work Award
Association of Town Centre Management
Regional Winner
