Hackney Town Hall Restoration, East London Renovation Project, Architecture, Building Refurb Photos
Hackney Town Hall in East London
10 Dec 2020
Hackney Town Hall Restoration
Architects: HawkinsBrown
Location: Hackney, North East London, England, UK
Five-year restoration project for Hackney Town Hall completed

Photos by Grant Smith Photographer
Hackney Town Hall is a Grade II, art-deco style building and one of the capital?s most recognisable municipal properties. The entire repair and modernisation project has taken a decade to complete since planning permission and listed building consent were obtained.
The design and build project was managed by Geoffrey Osborne Ltd with Hawkins Brown being the architectural practice involved. ASWS was the specialist sub-contractor tasked with removing, repairing and reinstating the 80-year old Universal Suite section windows, as well as producing new W20 doorsets for new function areas. ASWS (Associated Steel Window Services) is one of the country?s leading specialists in the restoration of beautiful old metal windows and has recently completed a stunning refurbishment of the windows and doors for a prestigious landmark project in East London.

The Hackney Town Hall was constructed in 1937, with the large multi-section steel windows having been fitted directly into the stone facades which left them vulnerable to weathering and corrosion.
While many of the frames measured 800 x 1800mm, those bringing light to the Council Chamber its...