Hampton Court Pavilions
Recreating Pavilions at Hampton Court
- Location
- London & South East
Originally built in the reign of William III, four summer pavilions were used while the Royal household was in residence at Hampton Court. As the palace drifted out of favour as a Royal residence, three of the pavilions fell into disrepair and were eventually ordered to be demolished by Queen Victoria. Purcell were appointed to reinstate the three missing buildings.
The pavilions were originally completed in 1702 and were constructed of brick with stone dressings, with slated hipped roofs decorated with urns and pineapples. Purcell were appointed to faithfully recreate the pavilions.
A speciality brick was developed, blending three bricks in a bespoke size. Handmade wooden moulds were made in order to fabricate chimneys replicating the originals.
