RESTORING A HISTORIC CONSERVATION FACILITY

Client: Manchester City Council

Conlon Construction refurbished the Queens Park Conservation Studios, part of the Manchester Art Gallery, for Manchester City Council, delivering a full building upgrade to provide functional storage facilities fit for long-term use.

This project is part of a significant programme of work, undertaken by the gallery, to secure the long-term preservation and usefulness of the city’s nationally designated collections. Specifically the conservation facility needed to be brought up to modern operational standards. 

The Challenge

The Queens Park Conservation Studios building required extensive refurbishment across multiple floors, alongside a full upgrade of its mechanical, electrical and ventilation systems, to meet current safety and access requirements.

Our Solution

Conlon delivered a comprehensive refurbishment of the building, including:

• Full refurbishment of the basement
• Making good of internal surfaces throughout
• Replacement and upgrade of mechanical, electrical and ventilation systems
• Upgraded building controls
• Minor partitional demolition to improve layout
• Rectification of long-standing gallery roof issues
• Improved public access throughout the building

The Outcome

Queens Park Conservation Studios now has the infrastructure it needs to function properly – protecting its collections and playing a key role in securing the long-term preservation and usefulness of the city’s nationally designated collection.