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Effective project management was a cornerstone of our
work.
The library is situated in a particularly challenging
location in the centre of Oxford, and the available space
on site was limited. Our project team had to overcome
the logistical challenges of bringing in substantial amounts
of stone over the high boundary wall and its subsequent
storage prior to fixing.
To provide a solution, we worked with our stone suppliers
to develop a supply schedule that sequenced deliveries
with the programme of work. This provided an effective
solution to minimise on-site materials. Waste stone from
the dismantled link building was used for the smaller
indent repairs and carvings. Not only did we reduce the
amount of new stone required for the works, but we
minimised our environmental impact.
An exemplary example of heritage craft skills
The quality of our stone cleaning and repairs underpins
the overall restoration of the Jackson Library, complementing the modern materials and architectural
interventions, resulting in an exceptional completed
project. It was a privilege to contribute to the next chapter
of this remarkable historic building in Oxford.
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All images courtesy of Will Pryce
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Exeter College’s Jackson Library
Masonry repairs together with internal and external stone cleaning. Replacement
of weathering details. Newly built solid masonry wall and arched entrance.
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