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Designed by acclaimed Victorian architect Alfred Waterhouse, the Waterhouse Building – more widely known as the Victoria Building – stands as a striking example of Gothic Revival architecture. Completed in 1892 to mark Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, the building features distinctive red Ruabon brick and terracotta dressings that became emblematic of the “red brick” university movement.
Serving as the university’s principal facility at the time, the Victoria Building housed administrative offices, lecture rooms, and a top-floor library. Now Grade II listed and located within a conservation area, it remains a cornerstone of Liverpool’s architectural and academic heritage.
The project
As part of an 8-week contract valued at £100,000, TRC Contracts were engaged to refurbish 70 timber sash windows and 40 steel-framed windows. Working in close collaboration with John Turner Construction, the project called for expert handling of the building’s original features to preserve its architectural integrity. All works were undertaken with sensitivity to the conservation setting, ensuring compliance with heritage requirements while delivering long-term performance upgrades.
Specialist window solutions for heritage conservation
TRC Contracts’ range of heritage sash windows and steel-framed windows were integral to the success of this refurbishment. The traditional sash windows – expertly restored and upgraded – were essential in maintaining the historic character and proportions of the original fenestration.
Meanwhile, the steel-framed windows underwent meticulous repair and redecoration, ensuring both thermal performance and visual authenticity. TRC’s experience in listed and conservation properties ensured the windows retained their period charm while benefiting from modern performance standards.
