Heritage-sensitive Building Services Design for a New Contemporary Art Gallery in Mayfair A Project By: Mesh Building performance specialist Mesh has completed a building services design project for a new flagship art gallery in Savile Row – Sadie Coles HQ. The six-storey Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in London’s Mayfair, which dates back to the 1730s, has been fully restored and transformed by lead contractor Work Ltd, to create a unique space for contemporary art. The building, once home to the Burlington Fine Arts Club in the 19th century, had been bomb damaged in World War II and used as offices post-war. It has now been sensitively reinstated as a space for artists to exhibit their work in a part of London which has a long association with contemporary art. The key aim of this extensive refurbishment project was to work to a fast-track programme for the gallery’s opening to coincide with the Frieze Art Fair. Mesh was appointed to develop a holistic MEP building services strategy, from concept through to detailed design, and in keeping with the character and constraints of this heritage building. Enhanced control of the internal environment was required to maintain visitor comfort all year round … Continue reading Mayfair Heritage Meets Modern MEP