Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Completed · 2021
VS1-A110 (toggle fittings) walls composed of triple IGUs
FROM THE ARCHITECT BAUMAN LYONS
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Derby’s Silk Mill is the site of the world’s first factory and a part of Derwent Valley Mills Unesco World Heritage Site. The Museum Trust undertook a £16.4m programme to create an inspirational and active Museum of Making – locally designed and delivered; globally significant. The Museum of Making was co-produced with communities, volunteers, staff and an integrated consultant team – inspiring future generations of makers, creators and innovators.
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The project won the Conservation & Regeneration Award at the National Constructing Excellence Awards.
The VS1 technology is perfectly suited to achieve building rehabilitation programs. As a vertical-only, point-supported system, it accommodates as-built conditions and achieves high performing enclosures—all at excellent value.
Respectful renovation is a key strategy in the preservation and maintenance of historic landmarks. VS1 has been specified or chosen for several meaningful preservation projects: the Tenement Museum in NYC, which is a National Historic Site, the Lord & Taylor Building, a New York City Landmark, and the Richmond Main Street Station project, a National Historic Landmark.
