Ollier Smurthwaite

Ollier Smurthwaite Architects is an award-winning Manchester based practice.

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Render vs Reality. We recently completed our Daisy Bank scheme in Longsight Manchester for 72 new homes. The scheme takes contextual references from Dalton Ellis Hall & Victoria Park Christian Fellowship in the adjacent conservation area.
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@SensiblePaddy Thank you for your kind comments

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We are developing some proposals for a modern mansion block with taller ceilings, more windows, better communal areas and a private garden. We’ve been researching Albert Hall Mansions and Richard Norman Shaw who is credited with making flats desirable to the aspiring Victorian middle classes @archi_tradition @Aesthetic_City @createstreets

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The scheme on the right is driven by construction efficiencies and cost in an industry where large scale projects are contractor and cost led. We also blame excessive legislation and even BIM which makes repeating floor plates and components more appealing than variety. We believe in rooting buildings in place that are designed for people with details that reference that places social history.

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@sigmundurdavid @samofsamshire This is the problem with capitalism. These decisions have to be based on long term value not short term cost.

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@shivmalik @RuairiKelly_ Yes and service connections.

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@shivmalik @RuairiKelly_ We’re delivering a very similar scheme on another site for £205/sqft. Good design doesn’t have to cost more.

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@bluedave65 We’d love to do more work in LIverpool. We did deliver Park Central and Quay Central on the waterfront with Romal.

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@jwfu We will exceed the currents regs. Older flats were built before we had compulsory sound testing on completion.

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@RonEire It’s a scheme we know and admire

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@Aesthetic_City Thank you

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@Dyane__6 They are impressive. We looked at them and other good examples in S.Kensington 2 weeks ago as part of a study research trip.

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@botzarelli @ranman_the That’s correct. Early examples were like apartment hotels with shared staff on the basement level.

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@CrossDavidB Thank you

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@digitalkind_io Thank you

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@ranman_the Those plans are of Albert hall mansions built in 1879. That building made flats fashionable in England for the first time.

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@ElectionNight5 There will be 1 beds, 2 beds and lateral dual aspect 3 beds for families.

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We enjoyed a day in the sun last week for the Annual OSA triathlon of Crown Green Bowls, Table Tennis & Darts. Thanks to Brad & Matt for the 3D printed trophy they made which was a work of art. Thanks as always to @TheAlbertClub

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@DackBlog @archi_tradition @Aesthetic_City @stopinstockport Traditional load bearing masonry.

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We have some new visuals to share for our Charter House scheme on Churchgate in Stockport for 27 dual aspect homes. Work will start on site later this year. @archi_tradition @Aesthetic_City @stopinstockport