Project Team
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Capisco, Diespeker & Co, Gainsborough, Creation Baumann, James Hare, The National Portrait Gallery, Factory Settings Ltd, Gilbert Ash , Price & Myers, Max Fordham
Text provided by Nissen Richards Studio
“Inspiring People” was the multi-million-pound project to transform London’s National Portrait Gallery, comprised of a three-year redevelopment of the Grade I listed building and the redisplay of over 1000 artworks. The building was re-modelled by Jamie Fobert Architects, with Purcell acting as Heritage Consultants, whilst Nissen Richards Studio were the scheme’s Interpretation Designers, working on the redesign of the permanent galleries. This included the dynamic new colour scheme and all the permanent exhibition design, as well as guiding the vision for the overarching visitor experience. Nissen Richards Studio additionally created setworks for the display of the Collection, information panels and digital screens, plus a new family of showcases and plinths.
As well as incorporating accessibility and inclusivity wherever possible, sustainability was at the centre of Nissen Richards Studio’s materials selection throughout. The interiors feature high-quality, durable materials ranging from brass and marble to paper-based products and natural fibre fabrics, such as wool and cotton. To ensure lower transport emissions and support regional businesses, Nissen Richards Studio worked closely with many London based specialist trades and suppliers, from Factory Settings Ltd as main contractor to patinated brass specialists Capisco Ltd, based in East London.
