Education Sector Stonework – Limestone & Natural Stone Projects
There’s something very special about contributing stone for use in education. It’s a perfect partner to seats of learning.
Jesus College | West Court | University of Cambridge
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The new Bishop Edward King Chapel sits at the heart of our worshipping community. It is not just a beautiful building but a work of art which touches the spirit and captures our hope for the church and the world and for the shaping of religious and spiritual life. We are delighted to not only have a building which serves the needs of the college but is also a stunning piece of architecture.
REV CANON PROFESSOR MARTYN PERCY, PRINCIPAL OF RIPON COLLEGE
Successful collaborations
Who wouldn’t enjoy the challenge of creating impressive buildings that complement their traditional surroundings? From restoring prestigious college buildings in Oxford and Cambridge, to creating award-winning chapels, you’ll find us enthusiastic and committed. We find that working as part of a wider team leads to very rewarding outcomes. It’s why we make ourselves available from concept to completion. You can count on us to offer guidance and advice on all aspects of architectural stone. Why not find out more about our contribution to Jesus College’s West Court Development in our case study?
We are delighted to have worked on the redevelopment of one of the best universities in the world. Stone from our quarries has been used extensively in Cambridge and it's wonderful to see it once again at Jesus College.
Daniel Wilson, Director
Choose natural stone for timeless appeal
We are proud that our locally quarried Clipsham limestone was chosen for the award-winning chapel King Edward Chapel at Ripon College. Bringing a sense of quality, permanence and timelessness to every project, our beautiful stone was also specified for the Nazrin Shah Building at Worcester College, in Oxford. We’re not just stone suppliers. We own the quarries as well, so you can be confident about provenance and reassured about consistency. With resources guaranteed for the next 30 years, we’re looking forward to helping preserve more of the nation’s most loved buildings.
UK stone is durable and can withstand our Great British weather when used correctly. Finally, it makes economic sense as well as helping our carbon footprint compared with imports from overseas. Stamford Stone impressed me with their professional approach and their commitment to investment. I have since recommended using Clipsham limestone in at least four major projects.
Bernard Burns, Szerelmey Ltd
Timeless prestige
The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities is the University of Oxford’s largest building project in its near-1,000 year history. Designed by Hopkins Architects and located within the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, the Centre is a major multi-use educational and cultural destination. Clipsham Limestone was selected for the project due to its warm tone, fine grain and proven long-term performance on prestigious UK buildings. Approximately 400 m³ of Clipsham block was reserved specifically for the Centre, to ensure consistency across its extensive façade. The result is a unified, natural stone envelope that complements Oxford’s historic buildings, while clearly expressing itself as a modern academic institution.
So if you’re looking for a partner for your next building project, give us a call on 01780 740970 or request a sample.
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