PLANNED MAINTENANCE
MEMORIAL STAIRCASE
CHANDELIER LIFT INSTALLATION
Royal College of Nursing, Memorial Stairs
Structural support and building modifications to accommodate
an integrated pulley system, enabling the chandelier within the
memorial staircase to be safely lowered for maintenance.
All affected areas were made good and reinstated to match
the existing finishes, preserving the historic character of the
building.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
At the Royal College of Nursing, London, we provided building support and structural modifications to accommodate an integrated pulley system within the floor above the memorial stairs, enabling the chandelier to be safely lowered for future maintenance.
The existing floor structure was carefully opened, strengthened and adapted to house a specialist motor and lifting mechanism, with a discreet switch control for lowering and raising the chandelier.
All areas affected by the works were made good and reinstated to match the existing heritage finishes, ensuring the memorial staircase and surrounding spaces retained their original character and elegance.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS
Location
Memorial Staircase, Royal College of Nursing, London
Client
Royal College of Nursing
Sector
Heritage / Education
Works
Structural support, floor modification and installation of chandelier lifting system
Features
Integrated pulley system with specialist motor and switch control
Completed
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PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Building support provided throughout.
Floor structure strengthened and modified to accommodate lifting system.
Existing electrical wiring carefully relocated to allow space for the hydraulic motor and lifting mechanism.
Integrated pulley system installed with specialist motor and switch control.
All areas made good and reinstated to match existing heritage finishes.
Specialists removed the chandelier for off-site restoration
Works carried out with care within a sensitive historic interior
Minimal disruption to the building preserved the historic character of the memorial staircase
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SCOPE OF WORKS
Provide building support throughout the works
Strengthen and modify existing floor structure
Install integrated pulley system with specialist motor
Install switch control for lowering and raising the chandelier
Relocate existing electrical wiring to allow space for the hydraulic motor
Make good all affected areas
Reinstate finishes to match existing heritage colour palette
Ensure a clean, safe and minimal-disruption working environment
CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
CHALLENGE
Integrating a lifting system within an existing historic floor structure.
SOLUTION
Detailed surveys, structural strengthening and precision modifications ensured a safe and discreet installation.
CHALLENGE
Maintaining the integrity and appearance of the historic finishes.
SOLUTION
All areas were carefully made good and reinstated to match the existing heritage colour palette, ensuring a seamless finish.
THE OUTCOME
A safe and reliable chandelier lifting system is now in place, allowing the memorial staircase chandelier to be lowered for ongoing maintenance. All works were completed with precision and sensitivity, with every area made good and reinstated to match the existing finishes. The result is a practical, long-term solution that preserves the historic character of this prestigious building.
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