We worked for a main contractor on stair balustrading and wall handrails as part of a £6 million contract awarded to Mansell Construction at Kensington Palace.

The project involved enhancements to the existing building and the construction a new shop and cafe for Historic Royal Palaces. The contract was part of the charity’s major £12 million “Welcome to Kensington: a palace for everyone” project that saw the palace transformed in time for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and London Olympics in 2012. The Mansell’s contract involved the remodelling, alteration and refurbishment of parts of the palace while the remaining palace stayed open to the public. Extensive landscaping works to the surrounding gardens was also undertaken to form a new visitor entrance and a water feature installed around the Queen Victoria Statue.

Kensington Palace was built in 1689 and was the birthplace of Queen Victoria. It is looked after by the independent charity Historic Royal Palaces which manages some of the country’s most significant and popular historic buildings including the Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace.

The main stair case balustrade is made in mild steel and cast iron with a polished wooden handrail. The walkway handrail upright supports are cast iron.

Architect: John Simpson & Partners

Year: 2012

Material: Mild Steel & cast iron.