OVERVIEW
The British museum has seen a number of additions over the years,
most recently the £135 million world conservation and exhibitions
centre which was completed in 2014. The brief required a particular
focus on creating an environmentally sustainable building with a
modern interior that could hold exhibitions, as the museum did not
have enough space for them.
The British Museum was conceived in 1753 after Sir Hans Sloane
exchanged his vast collection of artefacts with King George III for
£20,000 to ensure that he left an inheritance for his children. It
opened it’s doors to the public in 1759 and has remained in the
same location in Bloomsbury ever since.
The main building exhibits landmark architecture inspired by the
Greek Revival. To fit the 19th and 20th century design of the site,
the architects Rogers Stirk Harbour worked with Mace group to
build the new conservation centre using steel frames and Portland
glass and stone, easing the transition between the exterior of the
museum and the new development.
With a public building of this magnitude, there is a high amount of
traffic around the building so it was imperative that the ironmongery
performed to the highest level. For this reason, Allgood supplied
the highest quality hardware including: triple knuckle hinges, floor
spring units and mortice locks. We specified the hinges as they are
made from 316 stainless steel and come with a 25 year guarantee
whilst the other hardware items have a ten year guarantee. We also
supplied our Modric lever handles on mostof the doors as they are
tested to grade 4 against BS EN 1906 and would provide the doors
with the highest quality and most durable handles.
As science and research are at the core of the new development,
the building needed to be modern, functional and sustainable.
We were able to meet the sustainability expectations as all of our
stainless steel door fittings are made from 62% recycled materials
of which 95% can be recycled at the end of the product’s life.
Additionally, our packaging is also made from recycled material and
can be recycled once it has been used.
The World Conservation and Exhibitions centre has now been open
for 6 months and has further enhanced the British Museum’s status
as a world class institute.
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