Bodleian Library
Key Facts
Location:Oxford
Client:University of Oxford
Contract:49 weeks
Services Provided
- Main Contractor
The refurbishment and remodelling of the historic and Grade 1 listed Old Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera represents one of Rainsford’s finest examples of high quality refurbishment to a building of historical importance and an excellent example of how pre-planning and collaborative working can help achieve the best results.
With the majority of works taking place beneath ground level an innovative and secure solution was required to service these areas which was overcome by installing a temporary hoist and fully enclosed secure structure.
Parts of both buildings remained in full operation so the interfaces with the buildings users and the general public was one of the most challenging parts of the scheme. Identifying this interface very early on meant employing additional management to specifically control this element.
The library now benefits from 4 new lifts, new reception area, toilets and an open plan book store with individual reading booths.
