December 13, 2021

Harrison Contributes to Renovation of King’s College, Cambridge

King’s College Chapel is a Grade 1 listed collegiate chapel of the University of Cambridge, built in the 16th century and located in the heart of the historic city centre. Currently, repair work to the roof is programmed to be undertaken; and this is to be done whilst allowing the chapel to continue functioning as an active place of worship, as a home to King’s College Choir and to also accommodate the steady daily stream of visitors to the building.

Harrison Group was contracted to carry out a ground investigation to assess the load bearing characteristics of the ground that would support an extensive scaffold structure, to ensure that it would be safe and secure.

In addition to this, an investigation was also carried out to establish groundwater levels underlying the chapel itself, providing information relating to planned conservation activities.

Read more about how Harrison Group adapted their work to allow the chapel to continue functioning as an active place of worship, as a home to King’s College Choir and to also accommodate the steady daily stream of visitors to the building.