Ronnie Scott’s – Structural Core & Shell Works
We were proud to deliver the first-phase white box works for the extension of the first-floor bar at the iconic Ronnie Scott’s venue.
Our scope included a full strip-out package followed by structural alterations and coordinated works to raise the existing roof. Westmasters acted as the main contractor during the white-box phase, coordinating all trades and ensuring the space was delivered ready for fit-out.
We carried out a complete strip-out of the existing first-floor offices and bar area, bringing the space back to its original shell and core. As the building is Grade II listed, all works required careful protection of historic features, including the lath-and-plaster ceilings and cornices.
The existing bar roof structure and load-bearing stud walls were demolished to create the required open footprint. We then extended the first-floor area and constructed a new steel-frame roof, infilled with timber joists and studwork. The new floor and roof area totalled approximately 300 sqm.
Our works included:
- Steel surveying, fabrication drawings and full steel installation
- New load-bearing brick and parapet walls
- Brick-slip installation
- Installation of new rooflights
- Warm roof build-up with Prokol hot-spray waterproofing
- Rainwater and drainage installation
- Fire protection to all new structural works
This project presented significant logistical challenges, with only a single staircase available for waste removal and material handling – including heavy steel sections and large components. Precise planning and coordinated logistics were essential to keep the project on programme while maintaining safety and efficiency.
