Ornamental Plasterwork and Scagliola
Hayles & Howe

Much of our work is more modest than the projects shown here!

Hayles & Howe contracts cover the whole spectrum. Projects are always under way in residential properties to restore original mouldings and ornamental ceilings as well as consultation with clients on new designs. And below are just some of the larger Hayles & Howe contracts and the awards won since 1988:

2003	Buckingham Palace London, UK	Manufacture and installation of 28 scagliola columns Crabb Award
2003	AFI Silver Theatre Silver Spring, Maryland, USA	Replication and restoration of plasterwork and decorative finishes in Art Deco style New home of the American Film Institute
2003	Piccadilly Theatre and Comedy Theatre London, UK	Emergency repairs to plasterwork Work had to be done during their 'dark periods'
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Shown above is Kansas City Union Station ceiling before and after restoration and, below, a variety of major works in the UK and US.

2003	Hippodrome Performing Arts Center Baltimore, Maryland, USA	Ornamental plasterwork restoration in a National Register property
2003	Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center York, Pennsylvania, USA	Restoration of historic ornamental plasterwork in adjoining theatres
2002	Theatre Royal Newcastle, UK	Introduction of steel guides to protect proscenium grille for the Royal Opera Company General refurbishment and redecoration of the proscenium at the same time
2002	The Ford Center for the Performing Arts New York, USA	Plasterwork restoration at the Lyric and Apollo Theatres Part of the New 42nd Street Revival
2001	The Grand Theatre Blackpool, UK	Full refurbishment of a theatre designed by Frank Matcham
2001	Buxton Opera House Buxton, UK	Full refurbishment of an opera house designed by Frank Matcham
2000	Hammersmith Apollo London, UK	Refurbishment of balcony fronts, proscenium and ceilings
1999	Kansas City Union Station Kansas, USA	Moulding, casting and re-installation of highly ornate ceilings
1999	The Royal Opera House Covent Garden, London, UK	Complete refurbishment of auditorium plasterwork including the dome The dome included hatches of 4x3m in fibreglass within the lattice section
1999	Gaiety Theatre Douglas, Isle of Man , UK	Beginning of refurbishment programme at a theatre designed by Frank Matcham Ongoing internal and external works
1999	The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants Throughout USA	25 Egyptian style restaurants
1999	Allen County Courthouse Fort Wayne, USA	Large scale scagliola restoration in turn of the century courthouse
1999	Hong Kong Economic and Trade Project	Overall Craftsmanship Award at Washington Building Congress
1999	Grand Central Station New York, USA	Restoration of the station ceiling
1998	Windsor Castle Windsor, UK	Complete reconstruction of the 1820s Wyattville scheme Plaisterers' Trophy Regional Award
1998	Goodwood House Sussex, UK	Restoration and conservation of original scagliola Crabb Silver Salver
1997	Botley's Mansion Chertsey, UK	Plasterwork refit from charred fragments and photography research Plaisterers' Trophy
1997	Private Restaurant Baltimore, USA	Building Congress Award
1997	Jujancyn Theatre New York, USA	New York Landmarks Conservancy Award
1996	Barlaston Hall Staffordshire, UK	Ribs, cornice and ornamental plasterwork in conjunction with English Heritage Plaisterers Trophy
1995	Bristol Hippodrome Bristol, UK	Refurbishment and certification for safety purposes
1993	Postal Square Washington, USA	Best of Best Star Award for technical excellence at Washington Building Congress Awards Dinner
1990	The Assembly Rooms Bath, UK	Reconstruction of complex ceilings and plasterwork in principal rooms Humber Silver Salver for Solid Plasterwork
1989	Hartwell House Buckinghamshire, UK	Plasterwork, tented ceiling, and Soane ceiling with saucer domes Humber Silver Salver for Fibrous Plasterwork
1988	Missenden Abbey Buckinghamshire, UK	Plasterwork restoration, vaulting, elliptical dome and decorative ceilings Plaisterers' Trophy

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