CBG worked with Caroe Architecture on the Heritage Lottery Funded refurbishment and extension of the Norris Museum at St Ives.

The new facilities include a specialist archive store, flexible exhibition space, permanent display areas, an educational facility and new toilets. CBG completed the initial HLF Round 1 feasibility report and strategy, and were delighted to be subsequently selected to progress the Development phase of works.

Lighting has been designed to provide a contemporary and minimalist look, which works well with the historic building. An exception was made in the Herbert Norris replica study, where several of the original glass pendant lights from the old gallery were restored and re-used, to great effect. Within the temporary exhibition space, suspended track is used. This allows lighting to be easily adjusted when exhibits change. Daylight is managed to prevent over exposure of sensitive materials. Other electrical services such as small power are discreetly located, and coordinated with the extensive timber panelling.

Environmental control is provided using a relatively simple heating system, combined with dehumidification units. This keeps the running costs for the system down, whilst providing a stable environment for the artefacts.

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