Exterior daytime architectural photograph of Finella at Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, showcasing a symmetrical white Neo-classical building facade with traditional multi-pane sash windows, clean plaster details, and a manicured front gravel driveway court designed by Cavaleri Partnership.

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Gonville & Caius, Finella - Cambridge

"Restoring an iconic modernist masterpiece. Cavaleri Partnership executed the conservation and refurbishment of Finella for Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge."

Conservation of Early 20th-Century Architecture

Finella is a world-renowned modernist building in Cambridge, famed for its avant-garde interior decorations designed by Mansfield Forbes and Raymond McGrath in the 1920s.

Cavaleri Partnership was entrusted by Gonville & Caius College to oversee complex restoration works to safeguard its architectural features while updating services for continued use.

Restoration Scope

Historic Fabric Protection: Preserved pioneer glass, metal foil, and mirrored plaster interior finishes.
Sensitive Building Services: Upgraded electrical and heating infrastructure without disturbing decorative surfaces.
Collegiate Function: Adapted spaces for fellow hosting, small seminars, and academic events.

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