The Mailbox development with Nigel Rawlings, CEO of Rise Homes
Date published:
05 August 2021
A massive transformation for Stockport's former sorting office, involving 1,190 square metres of biodiverse living wall integrated into the facades of the building. We speak to Nigel Rawlings at Rise Homes - our client on this development project, and admire the stunning shots captured by drone of the different elevations.
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