Projects Art & Culture Heritage

Ipswich Museum redevelopment and restoration

Refurbishment of Ipswich Museum, a Grade II Building comprising the reconfiguration of interior spaces with the erection of a north two-storey infill with a new cantilever staircase, a south two storey infill, new toilet facilities, relocation of the plant room and insertion of a new basement to entrance lobby and a new passenger lift. New internal and external ramps, new door in place of the window opening. Landscaping works.

Sector: Heritage, Art & Culture
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Client: Ipswich Borough Council
Architect: Pringle Richards Sharratt
Structural Engineer: Alan Baxter Associates
Commenced: May 2024
Completed: In progress
Procurement Method: Single Stage Tender
Contract Value: £5,000,000

Challenges and Constraints
The site is in a busy residential street with very restricted access. Plant, materials and the main site office are located a short distance away.

Environmental
As responsible contractors who are ISO14001 accredited, we completed environmental risk assessments, minimise waste and any waste is disposed of using licensed companies. Waste is sorted at the collection depot. Typically, 90% of waste is recycled.

Social Value
Gipping are working with The Museum staff and Ipswich Borough Council Communications department on a number of different community outreach initiatives, including art competitions, work experience for local schools and displaying art by A Level art students.

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Ben Mitchell, The Design partnership: Walden Place
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