November NOVEMBER 2011
West Lodge Starts on Site
This month construction has started on the restoration and refurbishment of the Grade II* listed West Lodge.
The project is due for completion in Spring 2012.
Read Cardiff Council Press Release
October OCTOBER 2011
Nursery Building Opens
The new Nursery Education and Training Centre in Bute Park has now opened.
The centre forms part of the Bute Park restoration project and provides new training facilities for apprentices working in the park. In addition to this new public amenities including toilets and cafe have also been provided.
Read Wales-Online article
September SEPTEMBER 2011
St. Woolos Cathedral Roof
Tree ring dating of ancient timbers is proving extremely valuable in our conservation work, providing very detailed and accurate information that we often cannot obtain from documentary evidence alone.
This highlights the significance of this building, which already displays some very fine architectural features from the Norman period. Its another piece in the jigsaw, that helps us understand the many layers of history at the cathedral.
Read South Wales Argus article
August AUGUST 2011
Market Arcade Restoration
Work has now commenced on repairs to the facade of the grade II listed Market Arcade in Newport. Deatils of the restoration can be found using the link below.
Read South Wales Argus article
July JULY 2011
Oystermouth Castle Re-opens
The first phase of works at Oystermouth Castle including a 30ft high glass bridge have been completed.
Read BBC News article
June JUNE 2011
Bute Park Door
The eight winning entries in a competition to create a Secret Garden-inspired door in Bute Park have been announced.
Read WalesOnline article
May MAY 2011
Oystermouth Castle Visitor Centre
Construction of the new visitor centre at Oystermouth Centre has taken a leap forward this month with the installation of the new glass bridge.
Phase 1 of the project is due for completion in July 2011.
April APRIL 2011
St. Woolos Restoration Commences
Work has now commenced on repairs to the listed Newport Cathedral. The Royal Commission have visited site to investigate the original roof timbers, their findings can be found on the Heritage Wales website.
Read Heritage Wales article
February FEBRUARY 2011
Apsley House
Davies Sutton have been appointed by English Heritage to undertake a feasibility study to repair and restore the principal facade to this iconic London landmark.
January JANUARY 2011
Pontycysyllte Aqueduct
In conjunction with Arup, Davies Sutton have been appointed to produce intial designs for a new visitor centre at this sensitive World Heritage Site.
