London Museum
Location: City of London, London
Client: Keltbray / Sir Robert McAlpine
Start date: 2021
End date: Ongoing
Client: Keltbray / Sir Robert McAlpine
Start date: 2021
End date: Ongoing
Location: City of London, London
Client: Keltbray / Sir Robert McAlpine
Start date: 2021
End date: Ongoing
Client: Keltbray / Sir Robert McAlpine
Start date: 2021
End date: Ongoing
CapabilitiesCapabilities
- Buildings
- Adaptive Re-use
- Cut and Carve
- Structural Engineering
- Construction Method Engineering
- Temporary Works
- 3D Modelling and Detailing
- Buildings
- Adaptive Re-use
- Cut and Carve
- Structural Engineering
- Construction Method Engineering
- Temporary Works
- 3D Modelling and Detailing
SUMMARYSUMMARY
The new London Museum, opening in 2026, in the heart of the historic City of London, will be a space for learning, exploration and adventure, situated in breathtaking spaces and showcasing more of the Museum’s collection than ever before.
Over the past few years, Wentworth has played a key role in the significant structural transformation of the General Market and Poultry Market buildings.
This complex project involved assessing a severely deteriorated structure, developing temporary support systems, installing new structural elements, and sequencing the construction process to seamlessly integrate the new design within this historic landmark.
Wentworth are remarkably proud to be a part of this exciting chapter in the Museum’s history and the repurposing of these remarkable Grade II-listed buildings.
Over the past few years, Wentworth has played a key role in the significant structural transformation of the General Market and Poultry Market buildings.
This complex project involved assessing a severely deteriorated structure, developing temporary support systems, installing new structural elements, and sequencing the construction process to seamlessly integrate the new design within this historic landmark.
Wentworth are remarkably proud to be a part of this exciting chapter in the Museum’s history and the repurposing of these remarkable Grade II-listed buildings.
The new London Museum, opening in 2026, in the heart of the historic City of London, will be a space for learning, exploration and adventure, situated in breathtaking spaces and showcasing more of the Museum’s collection than ever before.
Over the past few years, Wentworth has played a key role in the significant structural transformation of the General Market and Poultry Market buildings.
This complex project involved assessing a severely deteriorated structure, developing temporary support systems, installing new structural elements, and sequencing the construction process to seamlessly integrate the new design within this historic landmark.
Wentworth are remarkably proud to be a part of this exciting chapter in the Museum’s history and the repurposing of these remarkable Grade II-listed buildings.
Over the past few years, Wentworth has played a key role in the significant structural transformation of the General Market and Poultry Market buildings.
This complex project involved assessing a severely deteriorated structure, developing temporary support systems, installing new structural elements, and sequencing the construction process to seamlessly integrate the new design within this historic landmark.
Wentworth are remarkably proud to be a part of this exciting chapter in the Museum’s history and the repurposing of these remarkable Grade II-listed buildings.
Delivering valueDelivering value
“Our team identified and remediated inherent defects in the heritage structure, extending the design life of the buildings, whilst preserving the structural fabric for generations to come.”
“Our team identified and remediated inherent defects in the heritage structure, extending the design life of the buildings, whilst preserving the structural fabric for generations to come.”
Key ScopeKey Scope
- Structural Assessment: assess the deteriorated structural fabric to determine necessary repairs and reinforcements.
- Temporary Works: develop and implement temporary support systems, including wall retention/underpinning, floor propping, and façade support.
- New Structural Elements: design and installation of new steel and concrete elements, including beams, columns, and slabs. Development of bespoke connection details to existing iron girders.
- Historic Fabric Preservation: develop strategies to preserve and protect listed façade stones and timber roofs.
- Construction Sequencing: creation of a detailed construction sequence to minimise disruption and ensure the structural integrity of the building.
- Structural Remediation: Internal and external concrete repair packages to Poultry Market and General Market, including colour matching and exposed aggregate repairs.
- Structural Assessment: assess the deteriorated structural fabric to determine necessary repairs and reinforcements.
- Temporary Works: develop and implement temporary support systems, including wall retention/underpinning, floor propping, and façade support.
- New Structural Elements: design and installation of new steel and concrete elements, including beams, columns, and slabs. Development of bespoke connection details to existing iron girders.
- Historic Fabric Preservation: develop strategies to preserve and protect listed façade stones and timber roofs.
- Construction Sequencing: creation of a detailed construction sequence to minimise disruption and ensure the structural integrity of the building.
- Structural Remediation: Internal and external concrete repair packages to Poultry Market and General Market, including colour matching and exposed aggregate repairs.
Key Challenges and SolutionsKey Challenges and Solutions
- Complex Structural Interventions: the age and condition of the existing structure posed challenges in analysis and design. Advanced engineering techniques and bespoke solutions were employed to overcome these challenges.
- Coordinating Multiple Contractors: managing multiple contractors working on parallel temporary works packages required meticulous planning and communication to ensure seamless integration and mitigate risks.
- Minimising Disruption to Operations: construction activities had to be carefully balanced with ongoing market operations. Innovative phasing strategies and temporary works designs were implemented to reduce disruption for businesses and visitors.
- Complex Structural Interventions: the age and condition of the existing structure posed challenges in analysis and design. Advanced engineering techniques and bespoke solutions were employed to overcome these challenges.
- Coordinating Multiple Contractors: managing multiple contractors working on parallel temporary works packages required meticulous planning and communication to ensure seamless integration and mitigate risks.
- Minimising Disruption to Operations: construction activities had to be carefully balanced with ongoing market operations. Innovative phasing strategies and temporary works designs were implemented to reduce disruption for businesses and visitors.