Victorian Roofing Replaced at V&A Museum as Refurbishment Continues

QUINN LONDON is delivering the logistically complex replacement of the 1,600 sq m Victorian roofing at the Victoria & Albert Museum in South Kensington, London.

It is the latest in a series of multifaceted projects by Quinn for the V&A. The project involves the complete replacement of the Grade I listed Georgian wire pyramid glazed roofs. The roofs extend over the North Court and Gallery 38 (previously known as South Court), which is one of the museum’s most renowned spaces.

Victorian Roofing Replaced

Specialist techniques are being employed to protect the existing, delicate structure. For example, the company is using dry ice blasting to remove old paint which is both faster and more environmentally friendly than traditional methods.

The structural steel frames are being meticulously refurbished by Quinn’s renovation experts, and strengthening of the structural works is also underway. New glass will be fitted to replace the aged roof cover.

Paul Jordan, Contracts Manager at Quinn London comments: “Our restoration work at the V&A has at times been incredibly complex, both in the logistical planning of major construction in a location that throughout has remained open to the public, as well as in the complexity and intricacies of the renovations being undertaken on such an important historic building.

“Quinn is proud of its collaborative work with the V&A over the last 6 years and our work here is a testament to the expertise of our heritage experts.”

Founded in 2000, Quinn London is a £81m turnover main contractor in London. Its 167 employees include specialist experience and expertise in sensitive or complex public, education, healthcare and heritage projects.

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