KGK Scaffolding was entrusted with delivering an extensive scaffolding and access package at Counting House, Hay’s Galleria — one of London Bridge’s most distinctive Grade II listed landmarks.

Originally constructed in the mid-19th century as part of the historic Hay’s Wharf complex, Hay’s Galleria is a Grade II listed Victorian landmark and one of the most distinctive buildings around London Bridge. Its imposing warehouse architecture, historic brick façades, arched openings and later glazed barrel-vaulted roof create a striking combination of London’s industrial heritage and modern design.

Located beside the River Thames, the project required careful planning to provide comprehensive access across multiple building elevations while maintaining safe movement around entrances, pedestrian routes and restricted areas.

Full-height, fully boarded independent scaffolding was erected around the building to provide continuous and reliable working platforms for the external refurbishment works. The scaffold also extended into narrower areas between adjoining structures, requiring the installation to be carefully adapted around the historic architecture, existing building configuration and limited available space.

Extensive fire-retardant Monarflex sheeting was incorporated to provide containment, weather protection and improved control of dust and debris throughout the works.

Working on such a recognisable and architecturally significant London landmark added another level of complexity to the project, requiring a high standard of planning, protection and execution throughout.