Smithfield Central Market

The refurbishment of the Grade II Listed buildings involved comprehensive cleaning and repair of the existing badly weathered brick and stone elevations designed in the Franco Palladian style by the City Architect, Horace James and dating from 1868.

The restoration was designed to retain the patina and the history of the building and was therefore not concerned to replicate the "as new" situation.  The decorative cast iron work was repaired and painted in a colourful range of colours with gold highlights to reflect the confidence of the Victorian detailing and the intentions of the original Architect.

The roof was completely renovated, insulated and reclad in Spanish slates, and new steel and glass canopies have been added to offer protection to off loading activities, whilst retaining views from ground level to the restored facades.