Hayles and Howe on winning streak
- We win again – Crabb Trophy
- Short listed for Plaisterer’s Trophy
- Hayles and Howe Inc recognized by BCE – Baltimore, USA
- We have moved...
PRESS RELEASE 2008
Bristol Company on Winning Streak
Hayles and Howe Ltd and its sister company Hayles and Howe Inc. win awards both sides of the Atlantic, and both companies successfully move into new premises
Hayles and Howe began their journey of expertise in the early seventies developing and working abroad in the early 1980’s. By the l989 the company had become so successful a sister company was set up in Baltimore, Maryland USA.
Our award winning company has expanded and developed over the last thirty years creating a wide range of skills whilst ensuring and maintaining high standards of quality in both traditional fibrous plaster and specialist Scagliola. These latest awards recognise the expertise of the Hayles and Howe workforce and help to build confidence and unity within the company. Our awards include The Queens Award for International Trade in 2003 and three Plaisterer’s Trophies (The highest achievement in fibrous plaster), three Crabb Trophies and three Humber Silver Salvers.
FPDC Crabb Trophy Winners: Appleby Castle - Hayles and Howe Ltd, UK
Appleby Castle was built in the 12th Century; the original gatehouse was enlarged and restored 500 years later to become the private residence, which it remains today. This project has spanned the last 10 years, involving the creation of a new ceiling for the under croft as it would have appeared in the 17th century. Hayles and Howe researched the pattern and style of the period with the architect and client, under the watchful eye of English Heritage.
Great care had to be exercised that minimal and carefully placed fixings were used to ensure the integrity of the original lath and plaster ceiling was preserved. Modellers have done a first class job in creating new moldings, adapting standard moldings so well that there is complete cohesion in the whole design.
The enrichments on the cornices, friezes and beam soffits are all unique as are the carved shields which provide centre pieces to the ceiling bays.
The finished work demonstrated the great skill of the craftsmen involved, in that every mitre, joint and junction had to be individually scribed. This was done in such a way that the whole ceiling flowed and was pleasing to the eye. This is a delightful job which understates the commitment of everyone involved.
FPDC - Shortlisted for Plaisterers Trophy – Hayles and Howe Ltd, UK
The project consisted of a newly built country mansion with fully modern services yet has the appearance of having been built in the 1680’s. Hayles and Howe researched modeling techniques and styles of the period and worked with pictures provided by the designers/architects and owners to produce samples of hand modeling for approval. A range of ceilings from strapwork to baroque.
The design team including the clients were very hands on, and by working closely with our technical team, architects and modelers. They were able to influence and fine tune every stage of the creative process. Modern materials were used throughout which enabled such innovations as having a one piece centre to a ceiling rose which can be lowered with the chandelier. The logistics were not made any easier by being in Scotland as we are based in Bristol.
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Tremont Grand, Baltimore MD – Hayles and Howe Inc recognized by BCE/USA
Each year the Craftsmanship Award Committee of the BCE selects outstanding building projects and presents awards to individual craftsperson’s or companies who have done work on the project. The awards are presented at the BCE Craftsmanship Awards Dinner.
For Hayles and Howe, the scope of work for this restoration/adaptive re-use project included historic flat and ornamental plasterwork restoration, replication and installation as well as several rooms of historic Scagliola restoration, replication and installation. The once-hidden beauties of the Masonic Temple, a result of the best work of three architects designs in 1869, 1893, and 1908, have been brought to life for use as meeting and celebrating rooms as an adjacent facility to Baltimore’s Tremont Grand Hotel.
Hayles and Howe Ltd - Press Release we have Moved
Goodbye Picton Street - Hayles and Howe have moved after thirty years of enjoying the bohemian lifestyle of Picton Street in Montpelier to Templegate, Mead Rise near Temple Meads Station. The company had its humble beginnings at Number 37 Picton Street moving to Number 25 and the old Hall in the 1990’s in these lovely Georgian buildings they were able to build on their expertise as one of the leaders in the design and manufacture of Ornamental Plasterwork and Scagliola. When returning to the old place and visiting friends in Licatas, Herberts Bakery and the Hippie shop it has been particularly noticed that Picton Street and all its shops have an absence of white plaster trails.
The company wishes to thank everyone in Picton Street for the happy times that they enjoyed in the neighbourhood which over the years has helped Hayles and Howe keep their feet on the ground and maintain a happy and effective working environment.
The new offices and workshop in Templegate, Mead Rise, Bristol BS3 4RP near Templemeads offer the workforce a cleaner, more efficient and ergonomic working environment and the company is looking forward to many fruitful years in this area, welcoming the new opportunities for improvement.
Our sister company in the USA has also recently moved premises creating a much needed light filled work space and lovely office environment for all its loyal staff.
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