--- title: "Alderbank, Altrincham" date: 2024-08-01T09:00:00+01:00 author: Sarah Wills canonical_url: "https://brickability.co.uk/projects/alderbank-altrincham" section: Projects --- ![Alexander House 01 Beccy Large](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_864x560_crop_center-center_none/Alexander-House-01-Beccy-Large.jpg) # Alderbank, Altrincham [![LBT](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/logos/LBT.svg)](https://brickability.co.uk/businesses/lbt-brick-and-facades) ![Alexander House 01 Beccy Large](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_864x560_crop_center-center_none/Alexander-House-01-Beccy-Large.jpg) Project sector Residential Project location Altrincham, south Manchester Main contractor Barnfield Construction Architect Ollier Smurthwaite Architects ## Products used on this project ![Split faced reconstituted walling stone supplied to housing development in Harrogate.](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/Products/Masonry/Walling-Stone/_414x333_crop_center-center_none/Watling-Grange-Persona-Homes-Harrogate-31.jpg)[Walling Stone ](https://brickability.co.uk/masonry/walling-stone) ![Kinnear Road Natural Stone 4](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/icons/_414x333_crop_center-center_none/Kinnear-Road-Natural-Stone-4.jpg)[Natural Stone ](https://brickability.co.uk/masonry/natural-stone) ![Websafe eco belgravia duke court 57 2](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/Businesses/Alfiam/_414x333_crop_center-center_none/websafe_eco_belgravia_duke_court_57-2.jpg)[Facing Bricks ](https://brickability.co.uk/bricks/facing-bricks) - ![Alexander House 02 Beccy Large](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_636x414_fit_center-center_none/Alexander-House-02-Beccy-Large.jpg) - ![Alexander House 04 Beccy Large](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_636x414_fit_center-center_none/Alexander-House-04-Beccy-Large.jpg) - ![Alexander House 03 Beccy Large](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_636x414_fit_center-center_none/Alexander-House-03-Beccy-Large.jpg) - ![Alexander House 05 Beccy Large](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_636x414_fit_center-center_none/Alexander-House-05-Beccy-Large.jpg) - ![Alexander House 09 Beccy Large](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_636x414_fit_center-center_none/Alexander-House-09-Beccy-Large.jpg) - ![Alexander House 06 Beccy Large](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_636x414_fit_center-center_none/Alexander-House-06-Beccy-Large.jpg) - ![Mews Houses Ian Shard Phone edit Large](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_636x414_fit_center-center_none/Mews-Houses-Ian-Shard-Phone-edit-Large.jpg) - ![Alexander House 07 Beccy Large](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_636x414_fit_center-center_none/Alexander-House-07-Beccy-Large.jpg) 01 / 08 ## Project Overview Alderbank is a £22m residential development in the south of Altrincham. Its new residents are just a short walk from the villages of Hale and Bowden, located within the Downs Conservation Area of south Manchester. The development features 41 apartments within two blocks and mews houses to the rear, offering luxury accommodation in a highly sought-after area. The building design drew inspiration from the area's rich history, paying homage to the two grand buildings that once occupied the site—Alderbank and The Bower. The LBT team worked closely with the architects, [Ollier Smurthwaite Architects](https://www.olliersmurthwaite.com/) and developer [Barnfield Construction](https://www.barnfieldconstruction.co.uk/) to select a carefully curated mix of facing bricks and natural stone walling. ## Design Concept and Project Completion Influenced by the nearby Bowden Preparatory School, LBT recommended light-coloured materials for the main buildings to create a balanced appearance along Ashley Road. Natural Blanca Sandstone was paired with buff facing bricks to distinguish and add textural contrast between the two main blocks. Additionally, red bricks were supplied for the mews houses at the rear to further enhance the contrast. LBT collaborated with the client and architect to supply over 700m² of natural stone walling, along with 105,000 Mystique and 54,000 Hathaway Brindle facing bricks. Due to the building’s footprint, space was limited on-site. This meant that effective communication was essential throughout the project to ensure all materials and trades could offer just-in-time deliveries. This highly collaborative effort helped to transform a previously derelict site into an attractive development that complements the local environment, whilst putting its own, unique stamp on the area. ![Alexander House 08 Beccy Large](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/bricks/_1312x700_crop_center-center_none/Alexander-House-08-Beccy-Large.jpg)Share on ![LBT](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/logos/LBT.svg)Speak to our team Get in touch with our knowledgeable teams to get the information you need and start your project. Call us on 01204 400 400 or send us as an email at [Contact us](https://brickability.co.uk/businesses/lbt-brick-and-facades/contact)[About LBT Brick & Facades](https://brickability.co.uk/businesses/lbt-brick-and-facades) ## Related projects [View all](https://brickability.co.uk/projects) - ![Chapel Wharf 12 Large](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_636x486_crop_center-center_none/ChapelWharf-12-Large_2024-05-10-100529_bqmy.jpg) LBT Brick & Facades ## [Chapel Wharf ](https://brickability.co.uk/projects/chapel-wharf) ## Terracotta Cladding, Soladrilho Terracotta Cladding, Red, Slate Grey - ![Outwood Wharf 2 Large](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_636x486_crop_center-center_none/OutwoodWharf-2-Large_2024-05-10-121930_pfuh.jpg) LBT Brick & Facades ## [Outwood Wharf ](https://brickability.co.uk/projects/outwood-wharf) ## Facing Bricks, Brick Slips, Prefabricated Brickwork - ![Taylor Maxwell Pamona Strand 1 Large](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/Projects/Manchester-Waters/_636x486_crop_center-center_none/TaylorMaxwell-PamonaStrand-1-Large.jpg) LBT Brick & Facades ## [Manchester Waters ](https://brickability.co.uk/projects/manchester-waters) ## Terracotta Cladding, Soladrilho Terracotta Cladding, Slate Grey, Storm Grey 01 / 03