The Goldsmiths' Company
From Roman Temple to Goldsmith’s Hall
The Goldsmiths’ Company was established in 1327 and is built above the remarkable remains of a Roman temple in Foster Lane, London. Its current building, a Scheduled Monument, was designed by Philip Hardwick in 1835. The Hall offers space for lectures, events and conferences, and includes accommodation on its upper floors. The Company is the historic centre for metalwork in the City of London and has an ongoing cultural and charitable role.
Revealing Hidden Heritage
Nick Cox is the retained architect and has been advising on many aspects of work to the Hall over the last ten years. This includes a new rich decorative scheme to highlight the architectural features of the Hardwick design, with innovative heating, lighting and display cases.
We are currently reconfiguring the Assay office entrance and associated rooms for public use, including the provision of equal access. The changes will reveal unused historic spaces, allowing visitors to engage with the fascinating craft processes the Company represents.
A Scheduled Ancient Monument Fit for Modern Use
As a scheduled monument all alterations are subject to the highest level of scrutiny in relation to obtaining consents. Working closely with the Historic England inspector, Nick Cox Architects created a development plan that accommodates modern client facilities while protecting the complex fabric needs of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.