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Restoring and preserving a historic landmark
This colonnaded building is a perfect example of mid 19th Century architecture, with its grand portico, ornate cornices and dramatic panelled dome in the main courtroom.
However, when Gwynedd Council Architects Department approached Arcus, it was not in perfect condition.
Water ingress over a prolonged period of time had extensively damaged the decorative mouldings, plastered walls, ceilings and stonework. This was remedied by tying and bracing the timber pitched roof structure and re-slating, forming to a new lantern light and new lead valleys, gutters and walkways.
Once watertight, the main work could begin to restore it to its former glory.
This involved stripping the decorative plaster ceilings and walls, replacing some timber framing, and treating the wood against infestation and rot attack.
The sensitive restoration required Specialist Contractors in key areas to exactly reproduce the mouldings, including corbels and figureheads. Then all the plastered areas were decorated in water-based paint to suit the type of mouldings and panels.
The imposing main entrance double doors, standing over 12ft high, were replaced in English Oak with moulded panels, beading and a linseed oil finish.
Finally the timber sliding sash windows were reproduced and replaced, together with sections of the decorative stonework.
This combination of modern techniques and traditional craftsmanship delivered a result we are sure the original architects would have been proud of.
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Gwynedd Council |
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Internal and External Refurbishment and Repair |
| Current Status : |
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Completed |
| Contracted Value : |
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£400,000 |
| Contract Duration : |
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32 Weeks |
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