Reg.Nr. 82-GB/58

High Green, Main Street, Leiston

Three, mainly 19th century, buildings on a former small-scaled industrial site have been renovated and transformed into 10 homes. The extensive scheme sensibly removed the infill buildings in the complex and created a group of residences with a fascinating history behind them. ...
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Project details

Title:High Green, Main Street, Leiston
Entr. year: 1982
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Leiston, Suffolk (England)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: industrial heritage
Former use:Industrial buildings; housing; storage; workshops
Actual use:Dwelling houses
Built: 19th century
The Jury's citation: "For the admirable renovation and conversion of redundant industrial buildings for residential use"
GPS:52°12'28.0"N 1°34'32.6"E

Description:
Three, mainly 19th century, buildings on a former small-scaled industrial site have been renovated and transformed into 10 homes. The extensive scheme sensibly removed the infill buildings in the complex and created a group of residences with a fascinating history behind them. Excellent workmanship and preserving of the old substance, for example the fenestration.