NICK COX ARCHITECTS

The Goldsmiths’ Company was established in 1327 and has existed on the same site in London ever since. It currently occupies its third building on the site designed by Philip Hardwick and completed in 1835. It is a Scheduled Monument. The building offers public use for lectures, events and conferences, and includes accommodation on its upper floors. 

A close-up of ornate classical architecture with gold accents, white marble, and intricate detailing by Nick Cox Architects.
 
Grand marble staircase with red and gold-carpeted steps, surrounded by classical statues and ornate architectural details by Nick Cox Architects.
 
A luxurious interior with ornate gold detailing, chandeliers, rich red curtains, and classical sculptures, architecture by Nick Cox Architects.

Nick Cox is the retained architect and has been advising on many aspects of work to the Hall over the last ten years, including new heating and lighting systems and display cases. Detailed fabric research was undertaken to carry out a whole-scale refurbishment and re-decoration of the Livery Hall, the largest room at the building and the principal event space. This incorporated new M&E services including lighting and sound systems. Current activities comprise provision of equal access and reconfiguration of the Assay office entrance and associated rooms for public use.

As a scheduled monument all alterations are subject to the highest level of scrutiny in relation to obtaining consents. We are working closely with the Historic England inspector and have formulated a plan of development that satisfies the client requirements and is also acceptable in relation to the historic fabric.

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