Sandywood Project

Sandywood Project [1]

Submitted by S8138318 on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 09:17

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Athens 2021

Gorge Woord & Son Ceilings UK

Athens 2021

Striking, unusual and ambitious design with multiple angles completed to a very high standard
Using trusted and versatile products in a new and innovative way with exceptional craftmanship
A collaborative approach between the property owner, installer and British Gypsum made possible thanks to long-term relationships

Entrepreneur Paul Sweeney had grand plans to design and build his dream home in Worsley, Manchester. Throughout his plans he wanted to create a timeless look and feel, but there was one feature in particular that would really set this property apart; a unique gallery to showcase his collection of cars. To achieve the desired effect required applying traditional skills and materials in an innovative way. Even though the design and installation was unlike anything the installer had worked on previously, his 36 years’ experience working with British Gypsum’s range of trusted, versatile products allowed him to tackle the project with confidence. And, with commercial support from the British Gypsum sales team, they were able to use the products in new and innovative ways to achieve stunning results.

Not only was this project ambitious in terms of the scale and complexity of the bespoke design, but it was a very personal project for the property owner, so it was essential that the finished job was of the highest level of quality possible. There were a number of technical challenges to overcome, particularly working at height with such narrow gaps in between the triangles and geometric angles. Not only did the success of the project rely on the quality and reliability of the products and materials, but the experience, skill and creative approach from the installer.
Because traditional steel trowels were too wide to use in the narrow gaps between the triangles, the installer had a stonemason cut down his tools to enable him to get into the space and achieve the perfect finish.

Paul Sweeney

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Paul Sweeney Paul Sweeney Rick Gem Robert Lakin George Wood & Son is a family business with a proven track record and four generations of plastering experience passed down from father to son since 1939. The current owner, Andrew, started work in the business 39 years ago after he left school at 16 to become a plasterer. He learnt his trade from his father George, who worked alongside his owner father, also called George, who started the business. Now, Andrew’s son – Alex, aged 19 – has joined the company and his first job was the Sandywood project. As a small family business, the Wood family have built up a solid reputation and all work comes through via word of mouth and referrals. They work predominantly across the North West on a range of projects, including newbuilds, refurbishments, residential and hospitality. Manchester

Benefits

Superior Aesthetics & Design Traditional and tried tested products worked together for a modern, innovative design and look.

Mechanical finish Fine casting plaster allowed the neat, straight, geometric angles to be created.

Submit category

the Saint-Gobain Gypsum International Trophy

Specification type

Local

Keywords

Sandywood, New build, Residential, Paul Sweeney, George Wood & Sons, Ceilings

Building size

11200

Ceilings

British Gypsum 12.5mm Gyproc WallBoard, Drywall Screws, Thistle ProTape FT50, Thistle Thin Coat Angle Bead, Thistle Board, Saint

Walls

N/A

Other

Celotex insulation, CTD tile adhesives, Isover for the Acoustic Partition Roll

Total project

3 million Euros

Saint-Gobain materials

25000 Euros

Number of collaborators

Specialties

Internal and external plastering, Ornamental work (Saint-Gobain fine casting plaster) ,Outside renders

Gypsum Brand country website

https://www.british-gypsum.com/

Gypsum Brand country trophy site

https://www.british-gypsum.com/about-us/british-gypsum-national-trophy-winners-2019

Owner’s testimonial

One of the big drivers in this project was to get a car gallery. I didn’t want it to look like a garage, I wanted it to look like a gallery where I could enjoy my vehicles. It was about making something special. I didn’t want to walk into the garage and just see cars, I wanted there to be something else that’s interesting to look at – that’s where the concept of the ceiling came from. I wanted the reflection of the cars to come from above, and the idea with the triangles was to create something 3D which would add some character. The quality and the craftmanship and the finish were really important in this project. The cars are high value, and we wanted a high value finish to match that. Andy knew how to overcome the technical challenges of the projects. The materials that were used were important to me, and I totally trusted Andy that he would use the right materials in the right way. And when I saw they were British Gypsum, I’d knew they’d be the right products for the job.

Validation status

published

Dates of construction

July, 2018 to January, 2019

Building purpose

new private house

Key achievements

Striking, unusual and ambitious design with multiple angles completed to a very high standard

Using trusted and versatile products in a new and innovative way with exceptional craftmanship

A collaborative approach between the property owner, installer and British Gypsum made possible thanks to long-term relationships

Founded

1939