Trevithick Building
A Legacy Project
Ilex could not be prouder of the team for showcasing a masterclass in the renovation and preservation of this historic landmark, honoring its heritage while securing its future
The Trevithick journey
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Built in 1811 by Christopher Hawkins for the commision of a wheat thrashing machine designed and built by Richard Trevithick of Camborne
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Asbestos roof, rotten timbers this building bared the scares of temporary repairs everywhere you looked!
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Beautiful but damaged fan light
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Slicing in steel plates into original timbers to give greater load bearing strength to the 1st floor
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The importance of finding matching materials. We searched all over the county to get the exact match.
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Cutting hundreds of bricks to the exact size is a time consuming effort. Well done Matt for keeping focused
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Fan light restoration underway
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Tent up to allow works to continue throughout the winter
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Client involvement and communication is key to a successful project
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Exceptional leadwork
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Original pulleys and wheels left in situ to enable the building to tell its story
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Inside the building we used a traditional lime wash to preserve the timbers
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Restored back to its former glory thanks to the craftmanship of Charlestown Joinery
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Reducing the openings back to their original sizes
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Stunning hand cut roof
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External Complete
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Team effort
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Hand over day
Congratulations, Ben for leading the team on a remarkable project.
