Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751 – 1816) wrote the famous tome “ The School for Scandal” amongst others, and struck quite a pose as a politician, dramatist and wit in Georgian society. He is also one of the famous past inhabitants of a property in the heart of Mayfair that is undergoing extension and renovation by Archer-Hoblin. Built in 1769 by Robert Adam, this beautiful Grade 1 listed residence - though in poor repair - still holds many of the original features of the age, and is being lovingly restored by the present owner to be his London home.
Archer-Hoblin is well underway underpinning for the creation of a new basement to house all the luxuries of life, and is undertaking surveys of the moulded Adams ceilings prior to repair. Working closely with English Heritage and Westminster City Council we will be using some of the country’s finest craftsmen and artists to produce intricate designs in stone, marble, crystal, plaster and wood.
The owner took considerable care in appointing his building company. After interviewing all the usual names, and inspecting their works, he decided that Archer-Hoblin held the greatest capability in delivering exceptional quality at excellent value. Our experience and close working relationship with English Heritage certainly helped, but we’d like to think that our bespoke service and combined offer held sway on the final decision.
The project will see AHG Civils, AHG Services, Archer-Hoblin Projects and Archer-Hoblin Works all working together, minimizing our reliance on subcontractors, improving interface co-ordination and lowering outturn cost.
As for Sheridan, his quotes show that little changes in 240 years:
“The newspapers! Sir, they are the most villanous, licentious, abominable, infernal - not that I ever read them! No, I make it a rule never to look into a newspaper.”
Hertford Street, Mayfair:
Interior Designer – Anna Owen Design
Architect – Buschow & Henley
Structural Engineer – Jampel Davison & Bell
Services Designer – MH Associates
Tags: Archer-Hoblin, heritage restoration, Mayfair, Sheridan