The Downland Gridshell
Conservation Store and Workshop

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Interior Fitout - Workshop Space

November 2001

Gas fired space heaters are installed in the roof of the gridshell

December 2001

The scaffolding is removed and we have the first glimpse of this amazing structure from the inside.

January 2002

The classroom and the workshop (not shown) take shape under the gridshell.

February 2002

The lower sections are clad in softwood panelling.

Detail of the workshop and classroom roof construction

Storage platform above the classroom

The flooring consists of ply then sacrificial ash planks laid over the original timber deck.

March 2002

The interior of the workshop space is completed and handed over to the Museum

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