Preserving the past with precise humidity control
Preserving the past with precise humidity control
- The Challenge
Meet precise humidity demands to preserve precious artwork in listed building
- The Solution
Dehumidifiers, air movers and a new monitoring system
- The Impact
Priceless art preserved for future generations
Client:Building and civil engineering company
Location:London, UK
Sectors:Construction
The Challenge
Meet precise humidity demands to preserve precious artwork in listed building
Somerset House is more than four hundred years old. Built originally in 1553, the building is steeped in history and was the home for many a monarch in the past. The bricks and mortar may well be valuable, but it is the antiquities that reside within the famous walls that represent the lions share of value. Art, tapestries and paintings from different centuries, rulers and generations are held in Somerset House, and with age comes delicacy.
The building is undergoing refurbishment and the company responsible needed expertise on how to handle the sensitive task of creating the perfect atmosphere to preserve the precious artwork.