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Restoration of The McManus 2006-2009
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| 01. Work starts | 02. The crane moves in | 03. Stripped back to the shell |
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| 04. Creation of the new stair core | 05. All non-original walls are removed | 06. Major underpinning work gets underway |
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| 07. Excavations for the new stair core | 08. The first section of the new lift shaft | 09. Extensive roof work and wall pointing and restoration |
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| 10. Environmental improvements around the site | 11. The Victoria Gallery - re-clad and with a new floor | 12. All building services are replaced with modern fuel efficient systems |
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| 13. All statues are restored | 14. Fitting the new stair into place | 15. The new entrance area starts to take shape |
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| 16. The new Creative Learning Suite | 17. Gothic Hall original stencilling is restored | 18. Casing for the exhibits being delivered |
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| 19. Shopfitters make plinths for display cases | 20. New planting is established | 21. The first exhibits arrive |
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| 22. The Albert Hall is cased and exhibits put in place | 23. The Long Gallery displays Studio Ceramics | 24. The Victoria Gallery - start of the picture hanging |
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| 25. New arrivals in Landscapes and Lives Gallery | 26. The 'Making of Modern Dundee' Gallery | 27. The new Creative Learning Suite ready for use |
