Schreiber House, Chester
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Solid single-storey building with a high 45 degree pitched roof; contrasting with a generous amount of the ground floor glazing
The entrance to the house is in the centre of an asymmetrical plan. The small lobby which contains a coat space and shelving leads to the central hallway. The staircase separates the lobby from the living area beyond.
On the ground floor are the master bedroom, a study space living and dining areas. The hollow of the roof connects to the first floor landing which are lit by two clerestory windows in the ridge apex. This area is usually for guests and acts as the family library.
The interior is clad with brick walls with special wide stone sills and deep jamb reveals. Details of the finishes include plastic forms around the brick piers to the entry of the house and moulded stone bases to the columns.
Data
- Completed: 1982
- Sector: House
- Total cost: £100,000
- Address: Greenbank, Eaton Road, Chester, CH4 7EH, United Kingdom
Professional Team 
- Architect: James Gowan
- Project architects: James Gowan, Tim McIntyre, Tony MacIntyre
- Client: Mr. C. S. Schreiber
- Structural engineer: Felix J. Samuely
- Main contractor: James Parker & Son Ltd
- M&E engineer: David Kut
- Services engineer: David Kut
- Quantity surveyor: E. Dudley Smith & Partners
Suppliers
- Structural steelwork: John Perrins & Co. Ltd
- Heating and Plumbing: Merseyside Plumbing Co Ltd
- Slate roof: J. G. Tuxford of Wales Ltd
- Oak strip flooring: J. A. Hewetson & Co Ltd
- Iroko windows and external doors: T. Headley Ltd
- Glass internal doors: Leaderflush