Darwin Centre, Natural History Museum
Architect/Designer:
C F Møller Architects
Client:
The Natural History Museum
Main Contractor:
HBG Construction
Completion Date:
2009
Portland Stone:
Jordans Whitbed
Scope of Project:
Extension to existing museum building to create additional collection space.
The Darwin Centre is an extension of the famous Natural History Museum in London. The building cost over £70 million and safeguards the Museum’s 28 million insects & six million plants.
Albion Stone supplied 1,000m² of 40mm thick Jordans Whitbed flooring in bands of 400mm wide cut to random lengths, ranging between 400mm–1,200mm long.
The design, supply and site installation of Jordan's Whitbed Portland limestone flooring was completed in October 2008. The scope of the stone package included the two main atrium floors and both grand staircases.
HRH Prince William of Wales and Sir David Attenborough unveiled the Natural History Museum's new Darwin Centre in a nature inspired opening celebration in September 2009.
As a fourth generation family business, Albion Stone takes pride in its knowledgeable and dedicated workforce. By combining traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques, we produce Portland Stone of the highest quality while minimising our environmental impact.
