Reg.Nr. 99/UK/22

Windsor Castle: Restoration after the fire

Windsor Castle was severely damaged by fire in 1992, and its successful Restoration was completed in 1997. A programme of immediate salvage and protection led to the restoration of seven severely damaged Stateerooms and the Royal Kitchen alongside the sympathetic re-creation of ...
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Project details

Title:Windsor Castle: Restoration after the fire
Entr. year: 1999
Result:Medal
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Windsor (Berkshire)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:Fortified residence
Actual use:Castle
Built: 11th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Donald Insall Associates & Sidell Gibson Partnership (London - GB)
The Jury's citation: For an exemplary project of superb quality, achieving the highest standards of conservation research and techniques together with exceptional project management and craftsmanship, making an outstanding contribution to the conservation of architectural heritage.
GPS:51°29'2.0" N; 0°36'15.8" W
Web, Links:

www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/windsorcastle

Description:
Windsor Castle was severely damaged by fire in 1992, and its successful Restoration was completed in 1997. A programme of immediate salvage and protection led to the restoration of seven severely damaged Stateerooms and the Royal Kitchen alongside the sympathetic re-creation of areas totally destroyed. Historical discoveries and salvaged fragments bave been painstakingly reincorporated and matched and superb craftsmanship is evident throughout in constructional timberwork, elaborate plasterwork and finishes. Following careful research, redecoration and refurnishing have been accurately achieved. Work was completed within programme and budget, in time for the Golden Wedding Celebrations of H.M. The Queen and H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh.