Royal Holloway University of London
Founder's Reading Rooms
Part of a trio of projects to refurbish the south elevation of the Grade I listed Founder's Building, the most prestigious is the renovation of the Reading Rooms.
The works are being carried out with the upmost sensitivity for the building by using:
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Historic paint sampling and analysis.
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Consultation with archive photographs of the original spaces.
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As close as possible adherence to original materials and specifications.
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Specialist contractors experienced in this nature of work.
Some of the rooms striking features include:
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12 m high barrel vaulted ceilings with panel hung, decorative, fibrous plaster.
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Ornate stone carvings.
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Original oak bookcases with decorative detailing.
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Oak and cherry wood patterned floor.
Location
Egham - Surrey
Service
PM - Full Service
QS - Full Service
Procurement
Traditional
Completion
2019
