JOHN SMITH AWARD FOR
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THE
QUEEN'S GALLERY Copper and Bronze Contractors: Chris Topp & Co/Zinc Counters/Mundy Roofing Architect: John Simpson & Partners Main Contractor: Wates Construction Owner: HM Royal Household |
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Built to mark the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen in 2002, the new Gallery is a major centre for the visual arts in the heart of London, provided with the most up to date museological services for the conservation and display of works of art of all kinds. The new entrance portico is roofed in copper sheet with pressed copper and cast bronze embellishments. The double height entrance hall has a part-glazed roof with copper 'fish-scale' panels and is also decorated with pressed copper glazing bar cappings. |
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The judges considered the workmanship throughout this building to
be exceptional. Beautifully made pre-finished embellishments and decorative elements
have been elegantly integrated with the on-site copper roofing work - all carefully
interpreting the architect's intentions.
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