The Old Operating Theatre

Appointed as Specialist Principal Contractor, Restore London undertook refurbishment & restoration works to the Grade II listed Old Operating Theatre. Constructed in 1822, in the garret of St Thomas’ church in Southwark, the operating theatre was used to carry out early operations without anaesthesia in front of a packed gallery of medical students. Our works, in close liaison with Mike Jackson of Jackson BCS, included replacement of the main rooflight situated above the operating space, originally designed to provide light to the working surgeons below, repairs to 5 no. dormer windows, leadwork and RWG replacement, joinery and internal repairs, small rooflight installation and a new commercial blind with associated electrics.  These sympathetic improvement works have provided increased light and air to the area in the hot summer months as well as improved functionality for presentations.


Key Facts

LOCATION

London

DURATION

10 Weeks

CLIENT

Lord Brock Trust

COMPLETION DATE

May 2023

PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR

Restore London

VALUE

£100K

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“Restore London provided an outstanding turnkey service. Their professionalism, knowledge and ability to adapt to the tight constraints of the project were key to project success. The team delivered an outstanding final product, that will be admired for years to come. I can’t thank them enough for their exceptional delivery. ”

Jacques Mein MCIOB/MAPM

Associate Project Director, Mace

“Restore London brought a level of quality craftsmanship and skill that is rare in today’s construction market. They worked collaboratively, bringing their wealth of knowledge to every detail. Their contribution to the National Portrait Gallery can be seen wherever you look in the project. ”

Jamie Fobert CBE

Architect, Jamie Fobert Architects

“Restore London demonstrated exceptional technical expertise from the outset of the project, giving us the confidence and insight to make the right decisions for the building. Combined with their personable, proactive approach and highly experienced site management team, they were a pleasure to work with throughout. The quality of the finished work on this heritage building speaks for itself.”

Jason Smith

Client Representative, Pearl & Coutts

“Restore London made our specified repairs so that they are almost invisible when viewing the room as a whole, but are sufficiently different that an educated viewer could see where the mosaic had experienced areas of change when looking in detail. Perfect!” ”

Liz Smith

Chairperson & Regional Partner, Purcell

“It was a pleasure working with the Restore London team. They showed good team spirit coupled by a highly pro-active approach to problem solving & were able to resource the project during unforeseen circumstances, such as the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The quality of their workmanship was excellent. ”

Steve Baldock

Divisional Director, Curo Construction

“Restore London’s works were undertaken to the highest standards. The team’s attention to detail has been second to none & we would recommend Restore London to anyone seeking a strong team who can deliver.”

Louise Priestman BA(Hons)

MArch MA PGCert PPA ARB RIBA – Architect, Purcell

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