Brickwork Evaluation of Battersea Power Station Background The construction of Battersea Power Station began in 1927 and the final chimney was added in 1955. Since its closure in 1983, little has been done by way of repairs and some elements have been removed. The structure has therefore been exposed to the weather with no internal heating for a long period of time. The structure is being redeveloped for mixed use and includes residential accommodation in the annex areas on either side of the building and the wash towers. As a grade II* listed building, the appearance of the external brickwork is to be retained. The residential space includes exposed internal brickwork as a major feature; there is consequently little opportunity to upgrade the thermal insulation of the brickwork which

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