Barts North Wing wins RICS National Heritage Award
Our transformation of the Grade I-listed North Wing at St Bart’s Hospital has won the RICS Heritage Award at the 2026 RICS Grand Final.
Delivered in partnership with Barts Heritage, the landmark restoration has safeguarded one of London’s most significant eighteenth-century interiors, including the magnificent Great Hall and Hogarth Stair, home to William Hogarth’s monumental paintings.
At the heart of the project is a celebration of traditional craftsmanship and specialist conservation skills. From the meticulous restoration of historic plasterwork and decorative finishes to the conservation of Hogarth’s paintings, the project brought together skilled craftspeople and conservation specialists to protect the building’s architectural heritage.
A fabric-first approach prioritised the retention of historic materials, while innovative conservation techniques and climate-responsive interventions have strengthened the building’s long-term resilience.
More than a conservation project, the transformation has opened the North Wing to the public for the first time in nearly 300 years, creating a welcoming heritage and wellbeing destination for hospital staff, patients, visitors and the wider community.
The award recognises the project’s excellence in conservation, craftsmanship and collaboration, demonstrating how thoughtful stewardship can secure the future of historic buildings while delivering lasting social value.
– RICS Judges
