Retrofitting a strongroom into an existing building

Diagram of layered security around an artwork: perimeter, building shell, interior zone, display or store, and the object

Had a call last year about a bluestone bank building on Sturt Street in Ballarat, built in the 1870s, owner wanted a proper strongroom for a private collection in what used to be the manager’s office. First question out of his mouth was “can the floor take it.” Fair question. It’s the right one, actually, […]