The Hub

As we wrap up another wonderful year, we want to extend our thanks to all our clients, partners, sub-contractors, suppliers and supporters. Your trust and collaboration have made this year’s achievements possible. With our 20th year on the horizon, we’re excited to continue this journey with you. Our offices will close at 5:30 pm on Monday 23rd December 2024 and re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2025. We wish you a joyful festive season filled with peace, happiness and prosperity. Cheers to a bright and successful New Year! #ChristmasShutDown #ThankYou #ExcitingTimesAhead #MerryChristmas

🎉 New Appointment: Museum of Two Halves ✨ We’re thrilled to be named Exhibition Fit-Out Contractor for the Museum of Two Halves project! This new museum will celebrate the legacy of Welsh football—past and present—and showcase Wrexham County’s rich and diverse heritage. In collaboration with Wrexham County Borough Council, Haley Sharpe, Purcell and Fraser Randall, we’re excited to create a world-class destination where visitors can explore the region’s fascinating history and achievements. We’re honoured to play a part in this @HeritageFundUK project and look forward to sharing more as it progresses! @HeritageFundCYM @cbswrecsam @WGCulture @wolfsonfdn @WelshGovernment  @FAWales @visitwales  © Images courtesy of Haley Sharpe #TheHub #ExhibitionFitOut #MuseumofTwoHalves #NationalHeritageLotteryFund #DeliveringExcellence #PreservingHeritage #WxmAFC #FootballAssociationWales #WelshGovernment #Wrecsam #Wrexham #Cymru #Wales

🎉 Exciting news! We’re thrilled to share that Manchester Museum has been shortlisted for the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) 2025! 🌟 As the exhibition fit-out contractor for the Lee Kai Hung: Chinese Culture Gallery and the South Asia Gallery, we’re incredibly proud to have collaborated with the museum on these inspiring spaces. It’s wonderful to see their hard work and dedication recognised on such a prestigious stage. Congratulations to the entire team at Manchester Museum – we’ll be cheering you on and can’t wait for the results in May! 🎉 #Congratulations #ManchesterMuseum #EMYA2025 #EuropeanMuseumoftheYear #ExhibitionFitOut #Teamwork Images © The Hub | Manchester Museum

Throwback Thursday | Lion Salt Works 🧂 The restoration of the historic Lion Salt Works transformed the country’s last open-pan salt-making site into an immersive visitor experience. As a sub-contractor for the exhibition fit-out for West Cheshire Museums, we developed scenic recreations that blend seamlessly with the historic building, creating interactive displays that bring the salt-making process to life. Visitors can now explore the rich history and its impact on mid-Cheshire's people. Image © West Cheshire Museums #ThrowbackThursday #ExhibitionFitOut #LionSaltWorks #HeritageRestoration #TheHub #DeliveringExcellence

🎉 New Appointment: Leicester Cathedral Revealed ✨ We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Leicester Cathedral, Haley Sharpe, and Focus Consultants on the Leicester Cathedral Revealed project, with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund! As the exhibition fit-out contractor, we’re excited to bring new interpretations to life throughout the Cathedral and the new Heritage Learning Centre utilising our skills and passion to deliver this multi-faceted scheme.  We look forward to sharing more as we showcase this heritage site. #TheHub #ExhibitionFitOut #HeritagePreservation #DeliveringExcellence #NationalHeritageLotteryFund #LeicesterCathedral #ListedBuildings Image © Leicester Cathedral

Throwback Thursday | South Asia Gallery 🏛️ In 2023, we played a key role in the new South Asia Gallery at Manchester Museum, celebrating the impactful female figures of the Mughal Empire and their influence on the British Empire and British Asian identity today. Collaborating with the museum and architects, Studio C102, our interiors team delivered a comprehensive enabling works package and exhibition fit-out. Key works included: Partitions and Doors AV and Data Installation Rebalancing the Ventilation System Electrical and Lighting Decoration and Finishes Bespoke Joinery and Furniture The new gallery creates an inspiring space for visitors to celebrate and learn about South Asian and British Asian Culture. Images © The Hub #ThrowbackThursday #TheHub #SouthAsiaGallery #ManchesterMuseum #ExhibitionFitOut  #DeliveringExcellence #EnablingWorks

Throwback Thursday | With Rifles to Waterloo ⚔️ In celebration of the bi-centenary of the Battle of Waterloo, we had the honour of serving as Principal Contractor for the With Rifles to Waterloo exhibition at the Royal Green Jackets Museum. Collaborating with Designmap Ltd, our team delivered an engaging exhibition and teaching space. One of the highlights was the intricate diorama of the Waterloo battlefield. We worked closely with model makers, ensuring the showcases and plinths were designed to enhance the model while coordinating lighting and display elements for seamless integration. This exhibition paid tribute to the Riflemen who played a pivotal role in the historic battle, and we’re proud to have brought this piece of military history to life. #ThrowbackThursday #TheHub #ExhibitionFitOut #BattleOfWaterloo #DeliveringExcellence #RoyalGreenJacketsMuseum #MilitaryHistory Images © The Hub and Jim Stephenson

Steven C. will be attending the Museum Ideas 2024 International Conference on the 10th of October, exploring the ideas shaping the future of museums. He looks forward to gaining a fresh perspective on how museums are being reimagined and hearing the thoughts and ideas of others. If you are attending the conference, please do drop him a line to connect. #Networking #MuseumsIdeas2024 #FitOutContractors

✨ New Appointment: Pre-Construction Director ✨ We’re excited to announce the appointment of Steve Coles as our new Pre-Construction Director! Steve’s addition to the team reflects our ongoing commitment to maintaining our market-leading position in Museum Fit-Out while expanding our footprint in the Interior Fit-Out sector. His expertise will help us continue to deliver outstanding results for our valued clients—past, present, and future! #TheHub #NewAppointment #ExhibitionFitOut #FitOutContractor #GrowingOurTeam #InteriorFitOut #Leadership

Sophie will be attending the AMOT - The Army Heritage Charity Conference 2024 – Museums in Conflict on Thursday. She looks forward to exploring how telling stories of the past has ongoing relevance and how the past shapes our future. If you are attending the conference, please drop Sophie P. a line to connect. #Networking #AMOTConference2024 #MuseumsinConflictRelevanceResilienceReinterpretation #FitOutContractors