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Restoration Work That Respects the Building’s History
Institutional and cultural buildings present a different set of requirements to residential restoration work. The scope is typically larger, the stakeholder process more involved, and the obligation to the original fabric of the building more significant. These are buildings that belong, in some sense, to more than their immediate occupants.
We have experience working in this context – understanding that the work needs to meet heritage requirements, that timelines must account for the building’s ongoing use, and that the approach must be documented and defensible. Every institutional project begins with a thorough assessment and a clear, written proposal before any work proceeds.
What the Work Covers
Heritage floor restoration
Parquet, hardwood strip, and other original floor types found in institutional buildings
Staircase and balustrade restoration
Structural and cosmetic restoration of original staircase elements
Door and window restoration
Period-appropriate repair and refinishing of original joinery throughout the building
Panelling and dado restoration
Surface preparation, repairs, and period-appropriate finishing
Ongoing maintenance programmes
Scheduled inspection and maintenance to preserve restored elements long-term
Documentation
Written records of materials, methods, and finishes used, available for heritage compliance purposes
How a Project Works
Initial consultation
Meeting with facilities management, heritage officer, or relevant stakeholder to understand scope and requirements
Site assessment
Detailed inspection of all elements in scope; condition reports provided where required
Proposal and sign-off
Written scope, methodology, and cost submitted for approval
Phased execution
Work scheduled around the building’s ongoing use, in phases agreed with the client
Documentation
Materials and methods recorded throughout the project
