A contemporary range of porches that are rooted in tradition.
Designed by Hugh Petter, Director of ADAM Architecture, The GIBBS Range of classical porches has been inspired by the Georgian architect James Gibbs (1682-1754). A rich legacy given a contemporary twist, this range of porch designs is equally suitable for new and historic buildings alike, including both elaborate and more restrained details.
The GIBBS Range is conceived around the two oldest and most widely used Orders – the Doric and Ionic. Over the centuries, generations of Classical architects have adapted the proportions of these two Orders to suit a variety of situations.
A unique matrix of interchangeable components has been devised to offer architects, designers, builders and homeowners the opportunity to build elegant architectural porches for any situation; that use the rules, geometry and proportion of Classical architecture; and at an affordable price.
Comprising entablatures, columns, cornices, shafts and bases, our components enable you to design a unique porch based on your own particular style and preference.
Drawing on the Orders of Roman architecture, this range is specifically conceived around the two oldest and most widely used ones: the Doric and the Ionic.
The GIBBS Range includes both elaborate and more restrained details so that the character of the porch can be finely tuned to each home.
Find out more in the GIBBS Range brochure.
“Haddonstone’s new GIBBS Range is the result of an imaginative collaboration with
architect Hugh Petter and draws on the elegant models provided by James Gibbs,
one of the most enterprising design heroes of the Georgian age.The result is a series of Doric and Ionic porches with a subtle variety of treatments which can be
carefully adapted to bring elegance and dignity to houses old and new”.Jeremy Musson, English author, editor and presenter
Doric porch with Box Cornice, Plain Architrave and Frieze
Available as 1:8 and 1:9
Doric porch with Mutule Cornice, Architrave and Triglyph Frieze
Available as 1:8 and 1:9
Ionic porch with Dentil Cornice, Architrave and Stepped Frieze
Available as 1:8 and 1:9
Doric porch with Dentil Cornice, Architrave and Triglyph Frieze
Available as 1:8 and 1:9
Doric porch with Mutule Cornice, Large Plain Architrave and Frieze
Available as 1:8 and 1:9
“As an advocate of architectural literacy, it is gratifying to have Haddonstone’s informative brochure defining the basic components of literate classical porches.
Hugh Petter’s cogent illustrations and analysis of the porches’ proportional systems make a complex subject easily grasped. A porch celebrates an entrance; it should be well mannered. James Gibbs’s versions of the classical orders are the appropriate choice. They are subtlety beautiful, quintessentially English, and fitting for America.”Calder Loth, Senior Architectural Historian, Virginia Department of Historic Resources, USA
The Gibbs range is handmade by our craftspeople using our high-specification cast stone material. A member of the United Kingdom Cast Stone Association (UKCSA), we ensure that all our products meet and exceed the high levels of technical performance required by builders, architects and developers.
Whether you’re working on a private residential or large commercial project, or if you are interested in home and garden products, our friendly and expert team are happy to discuss your requirements.