The Residence Collection Builds Project Portfolio

Premium window and door designer The Residence Collection has pioneered change by overcoming the restrictions of upgrading and installing modern windows in heritage buildings and new-builds across the UK, including conservation areas.

These properties come with additional challenges and limitations, especially for housebuilders applying for planning consent on new-build homes.

The Residence Collection has built an impressive commercial portfolio by supporting its network of installers and fabricators and collaborating with developers. This has allowed housebuilders to create communities that complement areas imposed by Article 4 Conservation Area guidelines when required.

The Residence Collection has highlighted some of their most recent projects from its housebuilder project portfolio.

Old Beech Farm, Wooley

Located in the conservation area of Woolley, near Wakefield, The Residence Collection was featured in Old Beech Farm, a high-end luxury development, with 200 Residence 9 windows.

Alongside fabricator HWL Windows and Linfit Developments, the traditional R9 windows were installed in the Painswick colourway, to complement the stone exterior of the homes.

The original timber alternative window, Residence 9 is widely accepted for use in Conservation Areas and Grade II listed buildings across the UK. This is because the collection adheres to the key principles, shapes, and dimensions from the Article 4 Conservation Area guidelines for windows.

The Residence Collection was chosen by the developer due to its low maintenance, superior thermal and acoustic performance features, and high-end finish, which fitted with the premium development. In 2023, this project won the Commercial Project of the Year award at the G23 Awards.

Old Manor Farm, Alstone

Partnering with installer The Worcestershire Door Company and fabricator Lister Windows, The Residence Collection completed the Lockley Homes Old Manor Farm development in the Cotswolds, with 70 windows and 10 French doors.

The ￡7 million development features The Residence Collection’s Residence 7 range. – The R7 was chosen due to its flush exterior and flush interior creating a modern finish to these beautiful homes. The windows were fabricated with mechanical joints, creating that true alternative finish.

Grange Farm, Grandborough

In Warwickshire, 60 of The Residence Collection’s R7 windows were fitted at Grange Country Homes’ Grange Farm development.

In a collaboration between installer PPH Management Ltd and fabricator, Stedek Windows and Doors Ltd, together they incorporated Residence 7 windows into nine new-build homes in the No.38 Grey colourway. Stedek Windows used the timberweld jointing method which creates a timber look visible to the exterior and interior of the window, whilst internally each corner is welded enhancing the visual appeal of the properties whilst contributing remarkable durability and energy efficiency.

Melbourne Mews, Weathampstead

Another outstanding Residence 7 window system project is Jarvis Homes’ Melbourne Mews development in Wheathampstead in Hertfordshire.

Alongside installer HBD Systems and fabricator Window Tech Trade, over 250 windows were installed across 20 homes and two apartment blocks with Residence 7 windows in Grained White.

Like Grange Farm in Grandborough, Melbourne Mews’ windows were crafted using the Timberweld jointing technique. The majority of the windows were designed as double side-hung casements, featuring a floating mullion and Georgian bars to complete the aesthetic of the homes.

Jo Trotman, Marketing Manager at The Residence Collection, said: “All properties, including new builds need consideration when it comes to installing windows due to the latest building regulations and energy efficiency.

“As a premium window and door designer we’ve worked hard to build an extensive network of fabricators and installers throughout the UK in a variety of sectors.

“We specialise in upgrading and preserving heritage buildings as well as those located in conservation areas. However, by working closely with our fabricators and installers, we’re proud to have made efforts to build strong partnerships with new build developers too.

“Building on our success at the G Awards in 2023, we have great optimism surrounding our growth plan for further commercial projects throughout 2024.”

The Residence Collection launched the original PVC-U flush sash, Residence 9, back in 2011 — designed to authentically replicate 19th Century timber designs. The Residence 7 and Residence2 collections completed the full suite offering.

Not only do The Residence Collection windows deliver on style, but they also meet current building regulations and are a smart choice for British installers. The Residence Collection windows easily achieves the Document L regulation that came into effect last year, with all systems achieving 1.2W/m2K as standard with double glazing.

Since June 2022, building regulation Part F relates to new requirements for trickle vents on new and replacement windows. These regulations may differ for historic and traditional buildings, such as listed buildings or those in conservation areas; however, The Residence Collection window systems can be fabricated with trickle vents, and also offer trickle vent covers, giving peace of mind for installers and developers.

All three systems can be manufactured with a number of jointing methods such as mechanically jointed, mitre welded, Timberweld? or graf weld, giving commercial projects the opportunity to complete local characteristics and constraints in mind.