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.
Related Projects
Charterhouse School Memorial Chapel
THE PENINSULA HOTEL, YANGON, MYANMAR (CONSERVATION PACKAGE)
TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY, YANGON, MYANMAR
TAI KWUN, CENTRAL POLICE STATION, HONG KONG (Facade Restoration Package)
THE PENINSULA HOTEL, YANGON, MYANMAR (FACADE STRENGTHENING PACKAGE)
VILLA LE VOILE, HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM
St Paul’s Cathedral – various projects
