Refurbishment of Horse Guards, Whitehall, London
Client
Architect
Construction Cost
Finance
Building Management South East
Weston Lewis, Clarke and Arnold
£12 000 000
Government Financed
Project Description
Structural repair, refurbishment and redecoration of 7 000 sq. m Horse Guards
complex in Whitehall. This prestigious building dates from 1760 and has
suffered from differential settlement and gradual deterioration of the stone and
timber in the building. The work comprised the complete overhaul of internal
materials, cleaning and repair of stonework, windows and doors, improvement
of drainage and complete renewal of services; structural repairs, floor
strengthening and floor reconstruction.
Services Provided
Carried out structural survey under separate earlier contract. Provided full
structural engineering services throughout all stages of the project. Provided
full time site staff during the construction period.
Reference
"Refurbishment of Royal Horse Guards, London" by J. Gach, British
Construction Profile, 1993.
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