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Centenary development

The centenary development project involved the reconstruction of the north-west quadrant of the Grade II listed Tate Gallery buildings on Millbank in London. Originally opened in 1897, this project commenced in the gallery's centenary year.

In 1997 Mace was appointed as construction manager on the Tate Gallery's centenary development. The works were undertaken within an existing and occupied environment so detailed planning was required in order to protect the works of art and ensure the continuing satisfaction of the Tate's visitors.

The works included the demolition of four old galleries and the renovation of five others, together with the construction of ten new galleries and a new public entrance. The Manton entrance provides improved access to six new exhibition galleries, the Linbury Galleries, on the lower floor, as well as to new visitor information points, a cloakroom, toilets and a shop. The existing staircase of historic interest was refurbished, and this provides access to the upper floor with its substantially increased and improved display space for the collection of British art from 1500 to 2000. The project was completed with external works, paving and soft landscaping sympathetic to the listed building.

The project was logistically demanding in that the existing structures had to be carefully removed and replaced with new. The rebuild amounted to approximately two thirds of the overall construction programme.

Time available for snagging and commissioning needed to be carefully managed in order to meet the client's milestone dates for handover of the completed building. This was successfully achieved through the joint efforts of the design team and trade contractors.

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Links

Client: Tate Gallery
http://www.tate.org.uk/britain/

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