Case Study
Client: Criterion Capital
Contract Administrator: Malcolm Hollis
Specialist Contractor: Stonewest
Services Provided: Cleaning & Restoration, Principal Contracting
Project Overview
In 1870 development began on the site of the White Bear, 1 17th Century posting inn. A competition was held for the design of a concert hall complex, with Thomas Verity winning out of 15 entries.
Building of the Criterion was completed in 1873, comprising a large restaurant, dining rooms, ballroom and a galleried concert hall in the basement.
Key Successes
- The complete island site bounded by Piccadilly Circus, Lower Regent Street, Jermyn Street and Haymarket was sequentially scaffolded, inspected and restored whilst giving due regard to the 24/7 use of the public space, office and retail outlets, restaurants as well as the Criterion Theatre and their own particular delivery access requirements.
- Scaffolding, design, erection and dismantle.
- Nebulous and Doff cleaning to all elevations.
- Stone and Granite repairs, repointing, rendering and indents.
- Repair and replacement of leadwork coverings and flashings.
- Asphalt repairs and replacement, application of solar reflective paint coverings.
- Cleaning and repair of powder coated windows
- Repair, service and repair to/of Lightning Conductor Systems.
- Overhaul, ease and adjust windows, plus decorations to all elevations.
