PROJECT REPORT: CULTURAL, CIVIC & FAITH BUILDINGS 31
© RBKC; image courtesy Dirk Lindner
© RBKC; image courtesy Jaron James
Several of these projects have garnered awards, such as the Europa Nostra Medal for their work at Chatham Historic Dockyard in Kent, as well as the Europa Nostra Diploma for The Royal Albert Hall refurbishment.
Brief
In the context of such a sensitive refurbishment, the architects from BDP collaborated with several key stakeholders such as Friends of Leighton House, the National Heritage Lottery Fund and the local community, to craft a comprehensive brief. Firstly, the general aim was to recover the lost fabric and character of the original house, and thereby help make it more legible for visitors. As a way of reducing the burden placed on the building, an important goal was to relocate the core museum spaces to less ‘sensitive’ areas away from the house, as well as to better connect it to the 1920s addition of the Perrin Wing. Part of the project was to enhance the visitor experience by providing facilities for education and care of the collections, while accommodating the needs of all visitors by creating accessibility for all.
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Furthermore, the proposal aimed to improve the environmental performance of the house through fabric upgrades and re-servicing.
The support and input from the stakeholders have enabled BDP to “choreograph a finely-judged set of interventions and upgrade measures that reinforce the character of the place,” says Artis. The project is the final part of the museum’s development, and allows it to “realise its potential as a vital cultural amenity for the local residents and wider public,” says the architect.
In with the old
An important element of BDP’s methodology focuses on ensuring visitors can distinguish between the original designs and the later additions. Demonstrating this principle, a new entrance and reception area has been added to the Perrin Wing with new physical connections to the original house and garden – “enabling the Perrin Wing to be understood as a later element,” explains Artis.
Glazed links connect the Perrin Wing to the original house at both ground level for visitor access, and at the second floor,
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Glazed links connect the Perrin Wing to the original house at both ground level and the second floor
© RBKC; image courtesy Dirk Lindner
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