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The Port of Liverpool

Liverpool

Situated along the former UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grade II listed Port of Liverpool Building is one of the city’s most hailed heritage sites. In 2001, Downing became the first private landlord, with it formerly being in the ownership of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company.

Entrusted with the iconic site, Downing was responsible for the £10 million heritage building restoration, completing two rounds of restoration in 2006 and 2009 before selling the building in 2016.

Commercial

946,028 sq ft

Situated along the former UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grade II listed Port of Liverpool Building is one of the city’s most hailed heritage sites. In 2001, Downing became the first private landlord, with it formerly being in the ownership of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company.

Entrusted with the iconic site, Downing was responsible for the £10 million heritage building restoration, completing two rounds of restoration in 2006 and 2009 before selling the building in 2016.

Commercial

946,028 sq ft

Downing has extensive experience in refurbishing buildings of significant heritage and enhancing the character to meet the needs of the present day. The company has a highly skilled, multidisciplined team of in-house property professionals, which means that ultimate control is held over budget, programme, and quality.

Downing’s experience of delivering high-quality projects and working on listed buildings within conservation areas is extensive and includes both commercial and residential projects.

Downing, The Port of Liverpool
Downing - The Port, Liverpool office space
heritage building restoration
heritage building restoration

The heritage building restoration works of the Port of Liverpool Building included the clean and repair of the external Portland stonework and internal marble cladding, re-glazing of the central dome, exposing and repairing original ceiling soffits including decorative cornices and columns as well as restoring original terrazzo flooring, and repairing stained glass windows.

It also included installation of additional contemporary lighting to further enhance the building and its features, a new exterior lighting scheme to enhance the city’s lighting strategy, overhaul of M&E systems, including emergency lighting and new wireless Fire Detection System and the renewal of four passenger and goods lifts.

The introduction of raised access floors to meet the demands of the modern office and an extensive decoration scheme throughout were also part of the restoration works. The building’s restoration works are a testament to Downing’s commitment to delivering high-quality developments and preserving the heritage of iconic buildings.

heritage building restoration, Liverpool
Downing, The Port of Liverpool

Location

Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1BY

 

 

 

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