SUSTAINABLE REFURBISHMENT
when assembling the project team. The
project was far from straightforward and
posed many challenges, but we knew
from MITIE‘s proven performance with
us that their interiors team was capable of
delivering and we did not hesitate to
recommend their appointment.”
Managing Director for MITIE’s
interiors business, Matthew Quill said:
“This project required a great deal of
thought and planning on all parts, even
down to the small details like the fittings
and furnishings – such as the basalt stone
floor tiles in the reception area and the
bespoke reception desk clad in leather,
steel and marble, all of which had to be
independently sourced.”
A MITIE FIT OUT AT CONNAUG
hen Spencer Stuart, one occupancy of the building with the This refurbishment presented some
W
of the world’s most exception of the lower ground floor. major challenges, not least due to the fact
renowned executive The challenging nature of the that Connaught Place was surrounded on
search and consulting executive search marketplace means that all sides by residential homes. This meant
firms, realised that its senior executives and board directors from that there were constraints on activities
office environment didn’t quite match the many of the world’s leading corporations that could be carried out, especially
organisation’s continued expansion or come through the firm’s doors. The brief during evening and weekend hours. It was
world-class image, they knew something was therefore to create a modern, agreed that three one hour periods of
had to change. The firm’s London functional workplace that could also be intensive activity could take place during
operations were spread between 16-17 used to demonstrate the expertise of each weekday, while works had to be
Connaught Place and a building across Spencer Stuart and its commitment to completed by 1pm on a Saturday. These
the road, but Spencer Stuart wanted a professionalism, high standards and time limitations meant the works had to be
more spacious environment with first-class ultimately, client delivery. carefully planned so the project could be
interiors and top-notch facilities, to MITIE’s interiors team was selected to completed on time.
demonstrate their world-class image in the carry out the £6m refurbishment by As the building was occupied and
executive search and consulting Spencer Stuart after successfully operational during the refurbishment
marketplace. However, rather than moving completing refurbishment work for its works, MITIE also had to comply, not just
from this prestigious location, Spencer Project Manager’s (Jones Lang LaSalle) with noise levels, but also with important
Stuart wanted to increase their occupancy own prestigious HQ in Hanover Square. health and safety factors such as site
in the building while at the same time David Brown, National Director at Jones cleanliness and quality of signage. To
refurbishing their existing space. The move Lang LaSalle, said: “Spencer Stuart keep day-to-day activities carrying on as
saw the consolidation of their people into sources the best candidates for their usual, MITIE carefully assessed each
number 16, effectively taking sole clients and expected the same from us operation so they would cause minimal
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