Refurb & Restore - Issue 28 2022

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LIBERTY DBR integral to the restoration of London’s most famous department store Liberty is one of the world’s most renowned department stores. Located off bustling Regent’s Street in the heart of London’s West End, it’s a location with a rich history of selling high-quality homeware and fashion with timeless, universal appeal.

one of the country’s finest examples of the Arts and Crafts style. Referencing Morris, De Morgan and Voysey, its NeoTudor exteriors and interiors are filled with intricate and interesting details, making it a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.

One of the capital’s architectural treasures, the Liberty Building was originally constructed in 1927, by founder Arthur Lasenby Liberty, and is

Almost a century old, this extraordinary, Grade II listed building, which also includes 24,000 cubic feet of oak and teak salvaged from wooden battleships

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HMS Hindustan and HMS Impregnable, was in need of a full restoration ahead of its 100th anniversary. Working with highly respected conservation practice Heritage Architecture Ltd, DBR (London) Ltd, was appointed as the principal contractor across this unique project. It was an undertaking which would put many of DBR’s different traditional skills and services to use.


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