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BYU centre gets makeover
The Interiors Group has carried out a complete refurbishment of two inter- connecting terraced houses in Palace Court, London for Brigham Young University, working with Dunbar Associates as surveyor and project manager. The two late 19th-century red brick
residential properties in Noting Hill provide a mixture of residential accommodation and academic facilities for students, academic staff and their families participating in the University’s London-based overseas study programmes. The interior design project covered four floors plus basement and a roof garden. Accommodating 40 students at
any one time, the centre had not been refurbished since the early 1980s. The interiors, fixtures, services and finishes were therefore in urgent need of major refurbishment or replacement. The Interiors Group and Scot
Brownrigg (architects), respecting the historical context of the building, chose furniture with decorative form and function that complemented the style of the building and the floor finishes. The walls were painted with timeless colours respecting the existing wooden panel features and decorative coving. A bespoke traditional paterned Wilton Carpet was selected and manufactured for the principal rooms and stairways. The interiors concept has preserved and
refurbished many of the original features and transformed key spaces including the student bedrooms and bathrooms, lounge, dining room and the library. In addition, a greater range of flexible teaching and social learning spaces has been provided.
TOP ISSUES FACING UNIVERSITIES WHEN REFURBISHING STUDENT BEDROOMS/LIVING SPACES
Ellis Furniture has provided solutions for over 50 years to demanding high traffic environments such as universities, manufacturing contemporary and durable bedroom and kitchen furniture. Paul Goodwin, national account manager
of Ellis Furniture, said: “From new-build developments to complex refurbishments, we have always supplied long lasting, modern furniture; although the process can be challenging.” “With the pressure to maximise occupancy
for students and the conference market, there is always a tight time schedule to complete work in time for returning students. Often accommodation can be occupied 51 weeks of the year. UPP (University Partnership Programme) has 1,100 rooms in Leeds Becket University, but can practically update only c.150 rooms per year. The solution means careful planning and finding appropriate time slots to introduce updated products. Space can also be a challenging factor. It’s
important to make the most out of limited space, so we design furniture to make the most out of every inch of space available. Above all, cost, aesthetic and performance
are the three key considerations. It’s important that the right furniture is selected to give value for money and that all important ‘wow’ factor – from small considerations such as selecting the perfect coloured splashback to the cost of updating handles.” Ellis Furniture has recently refurbished the
halls of residence and kitchens at Leeds Becket University and The University of Reading. Using latest design trends, a real social and kick-back feel was created. Both saw huge improvements from the ‘designed for life’ UPP/Ellis bedroom furniture range – a combination of renowned Ellis cabinets designed to the client’s specification. From colourful noticeboards/ splashbacks that provide a blast of colour and practicality – the range not only provides a homely feel and oodles of storage for the student, but is low maintenance for the halls management team too.
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