Background

As part of the £200m development of Edinburgh’s historic old town, a new Accor Adagio Aparthotel was commissioned. Overlooking the characterful Royal Mile, the exterior facade of the new building had to seamlessly integrate the old with the new.

Solution

The remarkable exterior features a contemporary sandstone facade that wraps around the building. The striking colouration of Stanton Moor sandstone features a buff base with brown and gold variations, matching closely with the materials used in the historic city.

Stone Description

The stone used is a Permian sandstone from the Locharbriggs Quarry. This red sandstone has technical properties ideal for rainscreen cladding, ashlar, and masonry products.

Project Details

• Stone Type: Stanton Moor
• Description: Carboniferous Sandstone
• Quarry: Stanton Moor Quarry
• Product: Rubbed Face Ashlar
• Architect: Allan Murray Architects (AMA)
• Stone Fixer: Stone Systems
• Stone Contractor: McAleer & Rushe

Stanton Moor Quarry in Derbyshire, England, provides a beautiful Carboniferous sandstone, widely used across the UK for various projects, from major prestigious city centre schemes to residential developments and private homes. Stanton Moor buff sandstone is also specified in Scotland on a regular basis, providing a suitable match to Scottish blonde sandstones which are no longer available.