The SPAB’s Old House Project launches this July at a Grade II* ‘building at risk’ near Maidstone, Kent. St Andrews is a ‘sleeping beauty’ that has been empty for around 50 years. When the SPAB, the UK’s oldest conservation charity, took on the building in November 2018, it was hidden Continue reading
The NEC in Birmingham opened in 1976 with seven exhibition halls, now they have nineteen and hold some 500 events attracting over six million people every year. As part of their ongoing refurbishment programme, Benif Interior Film from David Clouting was specified to refurbish one of the many washroom facilities Continue reading
Kemper System has helped to refurbish part of a waterfront museum which is one of the largest in the UK. Positioned over the Leeds Liverpool canal link, the Museum of Liverpool spans an area 110m long by 60m wide and is 26m high at its tallest point. Architects Bickerdike Allen Continue reading
BakerHicks, the Warwick based multi-disciplinary design and engineering company, will deliver a range of innovative civil and structural engineering solutions over two phases to support the regeneration of the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry in 2019. With an overall brief to engineer significant improvements to the existing theatre to attract new visitors whilst still appealing to Continue reading
One of the world’s leading FinTech organisations, Currencycloud is a global payments platform built on smart technology, taking the complexity out of moving money. When looking to renovate its London HQ, Currencycloud appointed CCWS Interiors to undertake the design-and-fit brief based on its creativity, flexible fixed-cost procurement route and enthusiasm Continue reading
Willmott Dixon marked completion of its two year restoration of the East Wing of Alexandra Palace with a staff meeting that was only the second event in this famous part of the building in 80 years! The company’s team met to celebrate the opening of the Grade II listed heritage Continue reading
People will be able to visit the restored Stracey Arms Mill near Great Yarmouth thanks to Norfolk County Council’s successful bid for £554,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Works have begun to safeguard the mill and create a building onsite for people to learn about the history of the Continue reading
On Tuesday 25th September, the restoration of the roof has been completed on the 1797 Grade I listed Main Mill at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, marking a key moment in the restoration of this unique group of buildings. The Main Mill is one of the most extraordinary buildings in the world Continue reading
It’s that time of year again when the iconic Movember charity campaign comes into full force, delivering the message about men’s health to the masses. When looking to redesign its London head office, the global men’s health charity, Movember Foundation appointed CCWS Interiors to undertake the design and refurbishment. Having Continue reading
A Grade II listed town hall has been transformed into a museum and art gallery with the help of REL Building Services. Located in St Albans city centre in a conservation area, the historic building has been extended and refurbished by main contractor Willmott Dixon. REL was responsible for the Continue reading
Bauder’s unique Moisture Mapping Survey scientifically verifies the exact levels and locations of moisture within any existing waterproofing system. From this testing method the true condition of the roof is identified, plotted, and a visual data report produced that determines the remedial action needed. Continue reading
The Big Ben conservation project reached a major milestone when the final piece of the 98 metre high scaffolding was slotted into place. The achievement was recently marked by a rooftop ‘topping out’ ceremony, a centuries-old ritual celebrating the highest point of building work being completed. Continue reading
Work has been completed on the £1millon restoration of a Grade II listed building in the heart of Leeds city centre. Priestley Construction, the Leeds-based contractor which specialises in the refurbishment of historic buildings, has transformed Hanover House, the previous head office of Blacks Solicitors LLP, into ten luxurious apartments. Continue reading
“We all have a responsibility to ensure that the end result of our building projects are as high performing as they can be. By using ‘post-occupancy evaluation’ (POE) to show the shortcomings in existing buildings before and after refurbishment, immediate issues can be identified and resolved. “Beyond just looking at Continue reading
The name Stanford Hall invokes a picture of splendour, with vast gardens on a manor estate. It has a rich history dating back to 1558, when the property was first granted to a goldsmith named Robert Raynes by Queen Mary I. Since then it’s been passed to various families favoured Continue reading