External Refurbishment of Magnolia Court

Nature of Work Undertaken

Michael Dyson Associates Ltd was appointed by Irwell Valley Housing Association to provide lead consultant services for a major external refurbishment scheme at Magnolia Court, Sale.

The scheme consists of a 13 storey residential tower block standing in a largely residential area in Sale, Manchester.  The client required the tower to be re-designed to provide a more defining image and to thermally improve the existing building.

Through close liaison with Irwell Valley Housing Association, a detailed brief was developed to ensure we addressed their needs and desires allowing our architectural design to be clearly guided.  The Clients main requirements included:

• Improved aesthetic appearance and thermal insulation of the building
• Ensure the condition of structural components would meet future criteria
• Modern and contemporary design
• Improved existing balcony spaces to provide enclosed living spaces and additional storage
• Design new entrance foyer to provide focal point to the building
• Install new door entry system to improve security
• New roof coverings and windows

Services Provided

• Structural surveys & engineering
• Architectural design
• Contractor procurement
• Project management
• Quantity Surveying
• Clerk of Works
• Compliance with the CDM regulations