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Household Cavalry Museum
The Household Cavalry Museum, opened in July 2007 brings to central London the collections of the Household Cavalry and houses them in two galleries in the north wing and one in the north-west pavilion of Horse Guards.DISPLAY AND INTERPRETATION; PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE; REPAIR, RECONSTRUCTION, RESTORATION -
Kew Palace
Kew Palace was re-opened to the public in 2006 on completion of a major project by Historic Royal Palaces to conserve its interiors and improve public access.EDUCATION AND OUTREACH; DISPLAY AND INTERPRETATION; SOCIAL INCLUSION AND ACCESS; PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE; REPAIR, RECONSTRUCTION, RESTORATION -
Clore Learning Centre
The Clore Learning Centre at Hampton Court Palace, which opened in March 2007, has been created by adapting the historic Guard House and part of the Barrack Block, complemented by a sensitively-designed new building, all facing a central courtyard.DESIGN IN CONTEXT; EDUCATION AND OUTREACH; SOCIAL INCLUSION AND ACCESS; REPAIR, RECONSTRUCTION, RESTORATION; RE-USE -
Westminster Hall
The repair of a nineteenth-century flight of steps in Westminster Hall, the oldest part of the Palace of Westminster, was preceded by a detailed investigation of the ground conditions and archaeology.PRESERVATION AND MAINENANCEL; REPAIR, RECONSTRUCTION, RESTORATION; RESEARCH & ARCHIVES -
Beaufort Gardens
The project demonstrated how older properties can positively contribute to a low carbon economy.RE-USE; SUSTAINABILITY; REPAIR, RECONSTRUCTION, RESTORATION -
Ministry of Defence Main Building
MoD Main Building in Whitehall was built as government offices between 1939 and 1959, and is now the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence. A complete refurbishment of the building was completed in 2004, procured through the Private Finance Initiative (PFI), providing a modern working environment while retaining and enhancing the original architectural features.REPAIR, RECONSTRUCTION, RESTORATION; RE-USE; SUSTAINABILITY -
55 Whitehall
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) have refurbished their buildings in Whitehall to create high-quality modern office space.REPAIR, RECONSTRUCTION, RESTORATION; RE-USE; SUSTAINABILITY -
Ivy Conduit
This Scheduled Ancient Monument was steadily deteriorating and inaccessible to the local community. The owners, Royal Borough of Kingston and English Heritage have worked in partnership to find the correct conservation solution, both in terms of the building’s care and also its presentation and interpretation. Ivy Conduit was removed from the English Heritage ‘Buildings at Risk’ register at the end of 2004 due to its successful restoration.Repair, Reconstruction and Restoration; Preservation and Maintenance, Management Plans -
Thames Gateway Characterisation Study
The Thames Gateway project is the largest characterisation study ever undertaken. It will enable planning decisions to be based on an understanding of the rich historic environment in the Thames gateway, and maximise the benefits that this can bring.Assessment and Characterisation, Regeneration -
Trafalgar Square
The appearance of London's streets and public spaces are fundamental to its success as a world city. The transformation of Trafalgar Square and re-organisation of surrounding streets is a cause for great celebration.Design in context -
Hatton Garden Historic Jewellery Quarter
Hatton Garden- underpinning the unique character of Londons historic jewellery quarter through the aid of the Heritage Economic Regeneration Scheme (HERS).Grants, Regeneration, Sustainability -
Forest Gate Shopping Centre
Forest gate- reviving a dying 19th century suburban shopping centre through the aid of the Historic Economic Regeneration Scheme (HERS).Designation, Regeneration, Repair, Reconstruction & Restoration -
Eltham Orangery
Eltham Orangery, Eltham, Greenwich: repair of high-quality Grade II* listed Georgian building enables new use and removes it from the Buildings at Risk register.Re-use, Regeneration, Repair, Reconstruction & Restoration -
The Royal Arsenal, Woolwich
The Royal Arsenal, Woolwich: Understanding of the historical construction techniques can be a valuable technique in redevelopment.Design in context , Regeneration, Sustainability -
Liberty Cinema
Liberty Cinema- a unique grade II* Chinese-style picture house is restored following fire damage and put back in community useDisaster Management, Preservation and Maintenance, Research & Archives -
New Cross A2 Corridor HERS
New Cross- recovering pride of place in a run down historic road corridor through the aid of the Heritage Economic Regeneration Scheme (HERS).Funding, Regeneration, Repair, Reconstruction & Restoration -
St Stephen's Rosslyn Hill
St Stephen's Rosslyn Hill: Reviving a Major Hampstead Landmark and putting it back into public use.Education and Outreach, Funding, Repair, Reconstruction & Restoration -
St Johns Church, Hoxton
St John's Church, Hoxton- New users for late Georgian church as a catalyst for uplifting a community through the aid of regeneration funding.Regeneration, Repair, Reconstruction & Restoration, Social Inclusion & Access -
former Claybury Hospital
Former Claybury Hospital, Redbridge: Refurbishment and careful new design of Grade II listed building for re-use as a residential development.Design in context, Re-use, Sustainability -
Brunswick Square
Regeneration of Brunswick Square, Camden: creating a sense of place and initiating public pride.Regeneration, Repair, Reconstruction & Restoration, Social Inclusion & Access
What's New?
The emergence of an organised fire service in the 19th-century has resulted in a proud legacy of civic structures across London, often combining architectural elegance with functional efficiency. Instantly recognisable and highly cherished by the communities they serve, their historical and architectural interest has been recognised by many of them being designated as listed buildings. Although a number are no longer in original use, a good proportion still serve.