PROJECT OVERVIEW
Middle Temple Hall is one of London’s most remarkable historic interiors, a Grade I listed masterpiece constructed between 1562 and 1573, renowned for its double hammer beam roof, stained glass, and surviving elements of its original 16th- and 17th-century fabric.
This project focused on the comprehensive repair and conservation of the Hall’s roof structure, including the parapet gutters, tiled roof covering, and the distinctive lantern. As a building of exceptional architectural and archaeological significance and one previously damaged during the Second World War, the works required meticulous planning, sensitive intervention, and rigorous management of hidden historic elements.
IKS played a central role in safeguarding the integrity of the structure by ensuring that all areas of potential decay, weakness, or concealed features were fully understood before any fabric was disturbed. This careful, informed approach helped protect the Hall’s heritage while enabling essential repairs to be delivered efficiently and responsibly.
CONSERVATION
Key Features
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Structural repair of the Middle Temple Hall’s historic roof.
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Replacement of parapet gutter linings and tiled roof covering.
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Restoration of the roof lantern.
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Conservation work undertaken on a Grade I listed building of significant historic and archaeological importance.
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Protection of precious original features including stained glass, hammer beam roof structures, and 17th-century architectural detailing.
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Detailed examination of concealed elements to understand structural condition before intervention.
Added Value
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Delivery aligned precisely with a tightly restricted shutdown period, ensuring the Hall could return to operational use without delay.
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Strategic procurement of extensive temporary works via a standalone contract, later novated to the main contractor, eliminating what would otherwise have been a 12-month delay.
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Implementation of a robust Change Control system, maintaining full commercial oversight throughout all stages.
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Use of IKS’s Smartsheet-based collaborative platform to track, quantify, and cost design changes in real time.
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Transparent, up-to-date cost visibility for the client, project manager, and full design team, enabling confident and timely decision-making.
CLIENT: Middle Temple
LOCATION: Fountain Court, London
ROLE: Quantity Surveyor
STATUS: Completed