SUSTAINABLE REFURBISHMENT
disruption to Spencer Stuart office workers.
This was helped by using a fire escape
staircase for MITIE people and for the
transfer of materials in and out of the
building.
To add to the challenge, during the
refurbishment, two other contractors were
also working within the immediate area
and all material deliveries, crane lifts and
skip deliveries had to be closely co-
ordinated with the other contractors. All
parties worked closely together on this
project to ensure there was a smooth
transition into the new space and that
there was consistency in the sourcing of
materials and final finishes.
GHT PLACE
Over the 37-week project MITIE fitted
out over 40,000 sq ft of office space to
the highest standard for Spencer Stuart’s
needs; including a new reception area drainage infrastructure throughout the contains a ‘Hub’ break-out zone, using
leading to meeting and interview rooms building to service the upper floors. full-height glass screens with decorative
on the ground floor. The focal point of the Similarly, a new air-handling unit and veneered and leather-wrapped panels,
reception is the new bespoke reception dedicated extractor system serving the with bespoke units and stone work
desk which sits in front of a chipped face kitchen was installed. Modifications were surfaces. A further provision was the
limestone feature wall. MITIE also created also made to the base build cooling units installation of showers at first-floor level to
nine meeting rooms comprising double- to the upper floors to suit the cellular cater for commuting cyclists and lunchtime
glazed, acoustically rated partitions with office layout. joggers. The end product has provided
floating veneered and high-gloss polyester The electrical installations required Spencer Stuart with a welcoming, first-
panels. The cross walls were clad in a complex co-ordination with the existing class environment.
fabric wrapped panel system and all have services within the ceiling and floor voids. Keith Winter, Finance Director of
integrated AV Installations. New LV distribution to all floors was Spencer Stuart, said: “What a great space
At the rear of the building at ground introduced to provide under-floor and this is to work in. We are pleased with the
floor level, MITIE oversaw the installation high-level power. Finally, the fire alarm design layout which is light, airy and
of a commercial kitchen and servery for and security installations were integrated contemporary but also practical with
lunches for Spencer Stuart employees. A with the new building systems installed by plenty of space for client meetings. MITIE’s
dedicated pantry and beverage store was the Landlord. interiors team has delivered on all counts,
also incorporated for all the meeting Employee concerns and preferences given the challenging ‘live in’
rooms. had been considered before the surroundings that formed part of the
The MITIE team installed a new refurbishment started. Each floor now brief.” www.mitie.co.uk
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