Imperial War Museum
Refurbishment of the Grade II listed building No59
OUR EXPERTISE
At Capstan Group Services, has over 30 years of experience working in historical buildings, and we specialise in a wide range of building remediation services tailored to meet the unique needs of various industries. From fire protection [passive] asbestos remediation, surveys and building refurbishments our team of experts is equipped to handle all aspects of building remediation with precision and care.
Project details
Principal Contractor
Value: £210,000
Client: Imperial War Museum, Duxford
Contract Administrator: Ridge & Partners
Contract: JCT IBC
Duration: 14-weeks
Key Points
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Grade II listed building
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Historical restoration for public exhibition
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Design input
Key Elements
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Soft-Strip Demolition (CCDO)
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M&E Reconfiguration
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External Works
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Decoration
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Passive Fire Protection
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Disabled Stair Lift
Capstan was appointed by the Imperial War Museum in Duxford to refurbish the existing Grade II listed building (Building 59) in anticipation of the Battle of Britain anniversary.
Due to the historical significance of the building, Capstan had to liaise with the client throughout the works to make sure the finished product reflected the past function of Building 59 while complying with current regulations. For example, a specialist decorator was brought in by Capstan to advise on the colour scheme which made use of the traditional British racing green that also acted as a contrast colour for the visitors.
