Firm’s interiors arm wins £14m contract
Mace Interiors has been chosen to carry out a £14m revamp of Norfolk County Hall in Norwich.
The firm, which has been appointed by Norfolk county council under a pre-construction services agreement, is set to refurbish the hall’s north wing, lower ground and basement areas.
The job is the second phase of a £60m refurbishment programme that has been under way since 2012.
The overhaul of the council’s headquarters began after blocks of masonry fell from the building.
RG Carter was appointed to carry out the first phase of the project back in 2012.
The building (pictured), which was opened by the Queen in 1968, was designed by New Zealand-born architect Reginald Uren.
It was put forward for listing status seven years ago but Heritage England decided not to list, saying it did “not meet the criteria for listing post-1945 buildings”.
The next phase of work will include a full strip and fit-out of the building including ventilation and heating systems, lighting upgrades, new layouts and the provision of spaces including open-plan areas, meeting rooms and a cafe.
Mace Interiors director Stewart Ward said the project would take 16 months to complete.
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