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An architect’s view
“The Holburne is one of the star attractions within the extraordinary
cultural heritage and cityscape of Bath. This new project brings
more of both the historic and contemporary buildings into public
use, supporting the Museum’s decades-long effort to better serve a
growing audience from around the world. The original project to
refurbish and extend the Holburne was one of the most memorable
projects I’ve been involved with and, with the considerable challenge
and responsibility of constructing a new building within a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, one of the most satisfying to complete and then
visit over the years. I’m hugely grateful to the Director and Trustees
of the museum for their invitation to complete this new expansion of
the museum’s gallery space.”
Above, hand crafted detail to the external cermaic facade
photography by Grant Smith for Eric Parry Architects
- Eric Parry,
Founder and Principal
of Eric Parry Architects
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A client’s view
“I am beyond excited to be unveiling two new galleries housing
the Schroder Collection at the Holburne, notably a dramatic and
sumptuous display of Treasures from the Renaissance. Thanks to
the generosity of the Schroder family, we are able to present one of
the greatest collections of its kind within what I sincerely believe to
be one of the most beautiful galleries in the UK and beyond.
It has been a pleasure to work once again with Eric Parry Architects
who have created two beautiful spaces for the display of the most
wonderful art and have carved out an appropriate context for the
Renaissance treasury from what were mundane basement, back of
house spaces.”
Above, view of new first floor gallery
photography by Dirk Lindner for Eric Parry Architects
- Dr Chris Stephens,
Director of the Holburne
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Project team (2011)
Client: The Holburne Museum
Architect: Eric Parry Architects
Conservation Consultant: Richard Griffiths Architects
Exhibition Designer: Metaphor
Main contractor: Sir Robert McAlpine
Façade Engineer: Arup
Structural Engineer: Momentum
Building Services Engineer: Atelier Ten
Project manager: Cragg Management Services
Quantity Surveyor: Faithful & Gould
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