London Coliseum Survey

Project Overview

An accurate schedule of work was needed to apply for a Lottery Grant.

Key Successes

• Scaffolding was erected to enable close investigative work to be carried out.
• Holes were carefully cut in the façades to expose steelwork and the backing structure.
• Painted terracotta and brickwork dating from 1904 were given detailed inspection.
• It was discovered that areas of terracotta had been replaced with painted concrete rather than the original material.
• Sections were taken through the facework of the terracotta in various positions across the building.
• Findings were recorded in detail for inclusion in the survey report.
• Cleaning trials using the DOFF cleaning method and sampling to help advise optimum refurbishment methods.
• Budgetary figures for restoration were provided together with a schedule of all the terracotta that would be required for the project.