Restore London works at the Grade I Listed National Portrait Gallery are complete, ahead of the much anticipated re-opening in June. Following the the most extensive redevelopment since the building opened in 1896, our team have now completed putting the finishing touches to the carved signage above the newly formed Gallery entrance as well as to the Gallery’s Weston Wing. The first new carving in the Grade I listed building’s history, since it’s completion in the mid-19th Century, this is without doubt a historic piece of workmanship. The wider redevelopment project, titled “Inspiring People”, has involved significant refurbishment of the building and enhanced the Gallery’s visibility and accessibility for all.
Working as Specialist Historic Fabric Contractors to Gilbert Ash, our works have included modifications and adaption of the existing Portland Stone building to provide a new, welcoming and inclusive entrance hall for arrival, more commensurate with the building’s undoubted grandness. Our team have also carried out specialist cleaning and restoration to the external envelope as well as extensive mosaic restoration and repair.
We are delighted to have been part of such a memorable and significant project in London’s architectural history and development.
Images © Olivier Hess