Natural History Museum – Collections Storage
The Collections Storage Infrastructure framework agreement consisted of four projects at the South Kensington site.
Our Role
Large Vertebrate Store – Relocation of the Entomological and Zoological Collections and departments to allow the collection stores to be upgraded.
Quarantine – Creation of two facilities for the quarantine and decontamination of new items, and preservation of existing exhibits.
Molecular Collections Facility – Design of a storage facility for the management and maintenance of molecular collections including DNA and tissue samples using cryogenics and liquid nitrogen storage.
Archives – Creation of an environmentally controlled, BS5454 compliant archive for paper-based modern and historic collections.
The Outcome
Large Vertebrate Store – This upgrade included the provision of energy efficient LED lighting whose low UV output will aid the ongoing conservation of the collection.
Quarantine – The completed labs are used by the museum’s technicians, and hired to external specialists so they were completed to a world class standard.
Molecular Collections Facility – Detailed risk assessments and reviews of all equipment failure and back up procedures formed part of our responsibilities.
Archives – Low energy and passive design solutions were incorporated into the scheme.
Project Highlights
- CLIENT Natural History Museum
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING
- ENERGY & LOW CARBON DESIGNS
Sectors
Brookbanks Groups
Key Team Members
Mechanical Engineer
Keith Belding
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Associate Electrical Director
Matthew House
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National Director for Building Engineering / Head of London Office
Paul Rushmer
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