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Natural History Museum – Collections Storage

Case Studies / 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

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Group

Key Team Members

Mechanical Engineer

Keith Belding

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Associate Director, Electrical Engineering

Matt House

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Group Director for M&E / Head of London Office

Paul Rushmer

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