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EXTENSION: PHASE 4

  • by Barry Aucott
  • 10 Aug, 2017

THE WALL

With the Steel Work in place it was only a matter of time before the shell of the extension started to take shape. The Brick work had begun although the traditional British weather decided to keep work to a minimum with heavy down pours. Though after a while, things started to come together.

At first it was just a few layers here and there which created the impression of the wall being built. Seeing the wall, no matter how small, is a strange thing to finally be observing. Despite every step on this journey leaving us all with the same feelings of awe, perhaps finally seeing the outside wall come to life, was the first time it really let you imagine the scope of this extension.

It felt like a long time to start seeing the extension take form, then all of a sudden, the entire wall was completed, including the gaps for the new windows and doors, all ready to move to the upper level.

As it is now, this blank face of a new building, built up with its entrance way and windows, with towering structures of scaffold makes it an intimidating, impressive sight. It’s easy now to start visualising exactly where spaces will be, how the walls all connect and fit together, yet it’s also easy to forget that there is still a lot of work to be completed.

When the floors are in, and the upper level starts appearing, I imagine it will be a whole different structure, with an entirely different perspective.

For more information on the Extension – Or Available Space to Rent

Do get in touch with us on:

01427 668312 / info@astra-antiques.com
www.ASTRA-ANTIQUES.com

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