Royal Observatory Greenwich
The Royal Observatory in Greenwich will be revitalised for future generations
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John Bone
MPhys
Principal Engineer
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Celebrating its 350th anniversary in 2025, the Royal Observatory Greenwich will be revitalised to preserve its incredible heritage while ensuring it is prepared for future generations. The observatory receives nearly one million visitors annually, and updating is needed to optimise the site and improve the visitor experience.
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The observatory with new entrance area
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A section of the observatory and external staircase
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The new Astronomers' Court
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The Royal Observatory Greenwich's new entrance
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Max Fordham is on the team led by Jamie Fobert Architects, in the revitalisation program along with FFLO, Purcell and Price & Myers. The scheme has received planning permission and is due to be completed in 2028.
The scheme will create a welcoming and identifiable entry point to the museum and will pull the wider UNESCO World Heritage site together. Wider financial, physical, cultural and intellectual accessibility will be prioritised, and circulation through and around the site will be improved, supporting a more inclusive experience. Galleries and displays will be upgraded and added, including a new Astronomers' Court, allowing visitors to enjoy science and astronomy in a fully interactive way.
The project will eliminate the use of fossil fuels on-site by removing the existing gas boilers and switching to electrically driven air source heat pumps.
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“We are delighted to be involved with such a significant project in the long history of the Royal Observatory. It is exciting to help the museum address the current climate emergency in phasing out the use of fossil fuels, whilst transforming the site and visitor experience.”
John Bone
MPhys
Principal Engineer
Partner
