Back Inside the Golden Lion

We’re back inside The Golden Lion this week for the first time since the debris was cleared, the windows unboarded, and the stud walls removed, and what a moment it is!
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For the first time in many years, the building stands open and full of light once again. It’s a fleeting stage in the project, but one that felt important to document and appreciate before the next chapter begins.

​Inside, the internal ‘birdcage’ scaffold is now in place and will be completed this week. Next up, the external scaffold, which begins shortly and will take shape throughout November.

​This marks the start of an exciting new phase for the Golden Lion, moving from planning to delivery. Following our feasibility study for Birmingham Conservation Trust, funded by Historic England in partnership with Birmingham City Council, essential repairs can now begin. The focus will be on stabilising the structure, repairing historic fabric, and safeguarding the building’s future.
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The Golden Lion’s condition and vulnerable setting bring their challenges, but also huge potential. This is the first step in a long-term effort to bring this remarkable building back into meaningful public use, and what a privilege for us to be part of its transformation.

We love documenting these moments, using photography to tell the story of a building’s renewal. Follow the project’s journey with us as The Golden Lion comes 'roaring' back to life.

Project team

Client: Birmingham Conservation Trust
Architect: Oliver Architecture
Main contractor: Reynolds Conservation 
Structural engineer: Clive Haywood
Quantity Surveyor: PMP Consultants