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Kilkenny Archaeological Society 1854
Early Conservation Works on Rothe House
‘unfit for human habitation’ 1884
O’Hanrahan’s Conservation Work 1897-1899 Houses 1 and 2
‘One of the finest of the Elizabethan buildings remaining in Kilkenny, as two of the old houses in High Street have been recently taken down’. James Graves, Kilkenny Archaeological Society 1854.
Kilkenny Archaeological SocietyRe-construction of House 3, 1988-1996
Officially opened by Mrs Mary Robinson, then President of Ireland
Conservations Policies adopted by the KAS in 2002
1.Conservation Philosophy2.General Conservation Policies3.To protect the Urban Setting – policies 1-44.Architectural Significance – Structural Conservation & Maintenance – policies 5 – 85.Archaeology – the Buildings and the Garden – policies 9-126.Museum and Archive Collections – policies 13-207.Tourism, Education and Presentation – policies 21-288.Management and Finance – policies 29-34
Garden Re-construction Project 2006-2008
Before Re-construction Following Re-construction
Winner of Regional & National Landscape Award 2008, Tidy Towns Competition
Rothe House Trust LimitedStructural Conservation and Maintenance – October/November 2008
Garde-Robe uncovered
2002: Heritage Conservation Plan
Four main recommendations
1. Formation of Management Company – Complete
2. Reconstruction of Garden – Complete
3. Structural Conservation and Maintenance - Complete
4.Re-presentation of the House2009-2011
The building
• Extraordinary example of early 17th century Irish merchant’s house• The only complete burgage plot complex of its type in Ireland • Structural evolution revealed• Represents how people lived and interacted in Kilkenny
The Rothe family
• People come to visit a house to meet the people who live there • People bring a house to life• People respond to people, discovering what they have in common• Complex stories and far away periods become real when personalised
16th-17th century Kilkenny
• Provides a context for relating themes• A watershed in Irish history
The House Project 2009-2011
Activity
2008. Quarter 1 2008. Quarter 2 2008. Quarter 3 2008. Quarter 4 2009. Quarter 1 2009. Quarter 2 2009. Quarter 3 2009. Quarter 4 2010. Quarter 1 2010. Quarter 2 2010. Quarter 3 2010. Quarter 4 2011. Quarter 1 2011. Quarter 2 2011. Quarter 3 2011. Quarter 4
Appointment of RHT project team
Outline design/concept agreed.
Consultations DOE/NMI/HCI/KBC.
Planning submission and approval.
DOE 2008 Conservation Grant
Windows works House No.1
Roof works House No.2
Ceiling works House No.2
Courtyard works No.1 and 2.
HCI . 2008 Conservation Grant
Parapets capping on House No.1
Cobblestone repairs
House Project Design Approval
Civil and Building Design
Mech. and Elec. Design
Tenders and contracts
Evaluation of tenders
Appointment of main contractor
House No.3 Works
Civil works, stairs, wall opes.
Mech.and Elec Services install
Install Passenger lift 3rd courtyard
Relocate Boiler Heating system
Outscale and kitchen in 3rd courtyard
Fit-out KAS Library/Archives
Fit-out FAS and Genealogy rooms
Fit-out Coffee and visitor shop
Opening of House No.3 x
Activity
2008. Quarter 1 2008. Quarter 2 2008. Quarter 3 2008. Quarter 4 2009. Quarter 1 2009. Quarter 2 2009. Quarter 3 2009. Quarter 4 2010. Quarter 1 2010. Quarter 2 2010. Quarter 3 2010. Quarter 4 2011. Quarter 1 2011. Quarter 2 2011. Quarter 3 2011. Quarter 4
Houses Nos 1 and 2 Works
Transfer admin staff to 3rd House. x
Relocate shop and reception area x
Civil works, stairs, wall opes.
Mech.and Elec Services install
Install Passenger and wheelchair lifts.
Fit out Shop and Visitor reception area.
Fit-out House No.1
Fit-out House No.2
Fit-out Visitor Toilet/Restrooms.
Install Link Building in 1st Courtyard
Opening of Houses No's 1 and 2 x
Exhibition programme.
Detail Design
Appoint specialist consultants
Research/Scripting
Lighting Design
Sound Design
Projection Design
A/V and Power systems
Setwork Design
Showcase design
Graphic Design
Detailed Design Approval
Package Contractor Procurement
Production Off Site
Exhibition Installation
Exhibition Commissioning/Soft opening
Staff-maintenance team training
Public Opening x
Official Opening of House Project xx
House Project Programme