TY - GEN
T1 - Conserving, reinstating and converting Queensberry House
AU - Gonzalez-Longo, Cristina
PY - 2008/11
Y1 - 2008/11
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Queensberry House
KW - historic stone masonry
KW - conservation
KW - renovation
KW - repair
UR - http://www.masonry.org.uk/masonry/events/events_archive/05_11_2008_8th_international_seminar_on_structural_masonry_issm08
M3 - Conference contribution book
SN - 978-975-561-342-0
BT - Proceedings 8th International Seminar on Structural Masonry (ISSM 08)
A2 - Sinha, B
A2 - Tanacan, L
CY - Istanbul
T2 - 8th International Seminar on Structural Masonry (issm08)
Y2 - 5 November 2008 through 7 November 2008
ER -