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ArcHaus and Ducati, Peterborough

ArcHaus and Ducati, Peterborough

PE8 6JN Peterborough, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom ArcHaus Ducati Wansford Peterborough Betofix R2 Salt IH SP Top basic Color Flex Fill Color Flex Color PA Fill

This iconic building on the Great North Road was constructed in 1932. The former pub was bought by the Little Chef restaurant chain in 1970, and closed in 2007 due to uncertainty over the franchise’s future. After this time, the building fell victim to decay and vandalism. In 2013, an architect’s firm purchased the building and restored it to its former glory.

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Construction project:
Facade restoration / render Facade restoration
Building type:
Retail trade / sales rooms
Office and administration buildings
Commercial buildings
Short description
Damage caused by salts and excessive cracking could be seen on the facade. The render was crumbling and the brickwork underneath was visible. Graffiti had been daubed all over the building.
Designer:
Harris McCormack Architects Ltd
Site address:
PE8 6JN Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Date / completion:
2016
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No

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