The proposed development consists of refurbishment and temporary

Works description

The proposed development consists of refurbishment and temporary fit-out works to the Printing House, and a temporary change of use for a period of five years, to allow it to operate as an exhibition space to include: A temporary fit-out, for a period of five years, to the Printing House (360m2),incorporating an exhibition room with display case relocated from the Old Library, secure storage rooms, security office, and WC at ground floor level and associated plant space at basement level. The fit-out works will include the installation of demountable reversible steel and concrete structures, steel framed metal stud partitions, timber and steel doors, fire curtain, blockwork walls, and associated services including sprinkler system, ventilation, heating, cooling, information technology and electrical systems. Internal refurbishment, including insulation of the roof, upgrading fire rating of historic floors retaining all historic elements, upgrading fire resistance of three historic doors, temporary removal and storage on site of one door leaf, redecoration of interior at ground level including the entrance hall. External refurbishment works consisting refurbishment of historic railings and replacement of non-historic boiler room door. The construction of a demountable steel temporary structure (29 sq.m) along the eastern edge of the Printing House to provide an accessible entrance through an existing doorway.