Conserving, reinstating and converting Queensberry House

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Abstract

This paper discusses the work that the author has carried out as project and resident architect for the conversion of Queensberry House, a 17th century Grade A-listed townhouse, as part of the new Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh. The complex stratification of this fine masonry building together with severe water penetration caused major problems when carrying out the works. The richness of the original masonry, the abusive additions and reconstruction over the centuries, like the late conversion to hospital, and the way the building fabric was conserved and reinstated are illustrated. Very little of the original interiors survived and there was a need to strengthen the building for reasons of security. The building now provides accommodation for the Presiding Officer and staff of the Parliament. The process followed since the author took over the conservation and conversion project, with the building as an almost masonry shell, until conclusion is discussed, including a record of the fabric condition and the decisions concerning its repair and final presentation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings 8th International Seminar on Structural Masonry (ISSM 08)
EditorsB Sinha, L Tanacan
Place of PublicationIstanbul
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2008
Event8th International Seminar on Structural Masonry (issm08) - Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: 5 Nov 20087 Nov 2008

Conference

Conference8th International Seminar on Structural Masonry (issm08)
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityIstanbul
Period5/11/087/11/08

Keywords

  • Queensberry House
  • historic stone masonry
  • conservation
  • renovation
  • repair

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