Devizes Museum
Description – Previously abandoned for over three decades, the site was the former Assize Court Building. The building was placed on Historic England’s Buildings at Risk register. This created a particular need to be sensitive to the building structure to conserve as much as possible.
Our task was to complete essential conversation to the Grade II listed neoclassical building. The project was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
We were also involved in the conversion of the site into a museum. By developing the site into a museum, it meant moving the site over to public access. This included creating new spaces for events, exhibitions, and immersive experiences.
We completed repairs, conservation, and extension in multiple phases. These were specific and long timescales. Facing challenging budget constraints, we came up with resourceful solutions to work with the budget for the 15,000 sq. ft. project.
Image: Create Commons – Mike Faherty
Project Data
- Service: Quantity Surveying / Strategic Advice / Funding Applications
- Client: Assize Court Trust
- Architect: Purcell
Project Features:
- Creating public access, events, exhibition and immersive experience spaces.
Image: Create Commons – Mike Faherty
Burke Hunter Adams
London office
50 Gresham Street,
London, EC2V 7AY
bath office
7 Seven Dials, Saw Close,
Bath, BA1 1EN