After the removal of the collection from the British Museum to the British Library at St. Pancras, MOI’s restoration architects used historical records and drawings to guide the conservation of the King’s Library. The project allowed the magnificent room to be completely revitalized by restoring the splendor of the decorative scheme and carrying out much-needed conservation, repairs and cleaning.
In consultation with the British Museum, it was determined that the room itself, considered to be one of the finest neo-classical rooms in London, should act as the primary exhibition. The library’s conservation plan provides for the discreet incorporation of a variety of new and mechanical services – including air conditioning, fiberoptic lighting and power, data and security cabling – in addition to restoring the room to its original decorative order.
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