Turner Contemporary
- Project: Art Gallery Refurbishment & Restoration
Location: Margate, Kent
Client: Turner Contemporary & Kent County Council
Services: Project Management | Contract Administration
About this Project
The Project
Turner Contemporary is a landmark seafront art gallery in Margate, designed by David Chipperfield Architects.
Spider Projects has supported a series of refurbishment and improvement projects at the gallery, including the refurbishment of public amenities, two new commercial kitchens, new storage facilities, external lighting and a new retail offer.
Our involvement subsequently extended to the replacement of the gallery’s external cladding system, continuing Spider’s relationship with the client across multiple phases of work.
Our Role
Spider Projects provided Project Management and Contract Administration services across Phases 2–4 of the refurbishment works.
Our role was to support the client and wider project team through the planning and delivery of the works, providing hands-on project management and maintaining oversight as the different refurbishment phases progressed.
Following these works, Spider was appointed to manage the replacement of the building’s external cladding system.
Project Complexity
Turner Contemporary’s exposed seafront location presented particular challenges for the external cladding project.
The works required careful planning in response to the building’s exposure to North Sea conditions, while the replacement system also needed to comply with the latest fire regulations.
The project also required work to a distinctive and architecturally significant public building, making careful coordination of the works and the requirements of the client and project team particularly important.
Delivery and Outcome
The external cladding replacement was successfully completed ahead of programme in 2023.
Spider’s repeat appointments at Turner Contemporary demonstrate our ability to develop long-term client relationships and provide consistent Project Management and Contract Administration support across successive phases of complex refurbishment work.
The project also demonstrates our experience of delivering works to high-profile cultural buildings in demanding operational and coastal environments.