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CLEARWATER Saracen Interiors has completed a contract to fit out corporate finance house, Clearwater International’s offices on Chandos Place, in the City of London, based on designs submitted at the competitive tender stage. The work follows on from the successful handover of an earlier redesign project from 2015.
Work started in March and included the reconfiguration of meeting
rooms, the creation of a centralised and circular meeting room built from curved glass partitions to reflect the company logo; the installation of new floors and ceilings; new furniture; an open plan kitchen and breakout area and the installation of a new air conditioning system.
Joint Managing Director of Saracen Interiors, Michael Page explained why the company was delighted to have supported Clearwater once again: “We’re very happy to have been invited back - particularly as any form of repeat business is a clear endorsement of the team’s efforts and
project delivered by main contractor, Standage & Co as part of a programme of external redecoration works to the front and side elevations. The scheme included repairs and redecoration of the timbers, repainting of the window frames and stonework to the side elevation and replacement of the mansard roof.
KEMPER HEADLINE HISTORIC FLEET STREET
CONSERVATION SCHEME Kemper System’s Kemperol V210 waterproofing membrane has been used to ensure that one of the few buildings to survive the Great Fire of London in 1666 continues to be preserved for future generations as part of a conservation project at 17 Fleet Street.
Located on a site dating back to the 12th century when it formed part of the property granted to the Knights Templar, the building is managed by The City of London Corporation. Though not open to the public, the Grade II* listed former tavern at 17 Fleet Street is a key landmark of 17th century London and is famed for housing Prince Henry’s Room, which boasts one of the best remaining Jacobian enriched plaster ceilings in the city.
Protecting that ceiling was one of the key aims of the conservation
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The Kemperol V210 cold-applied liquid membrane was used to overlay the box gutters at the base of the mansard roof to address issues with water ingress. The installation team from Ash Contractor Services replaced the lead flashings and overlaid the liquid membrane directly onto the existing prepared asphalt surface.
The completed scheme will ensure that one of London’s hidden historic gems is preserved. Paul Godsall from Standage said: “Kemperol V210 has been used on several City of London Corporation schemes, including The Guildhall and Mansion House, and it proved to be the ideal solution once again at 17 Fleet Street.
“The cold-applied liquid system meant that we did not require any hot works or heavy equipment when working on this heritage building and the result is a seamless membrane that blends in with the 17th century original structure while offering 21st century levels of waterproofing protection.”
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its overall professional approach, not to mention the quality of our designs.
“We’ve built a strong portfolio of projects in the finance sector and our ability to carry out fast-track projects, always delivering on time and with the minimum of fuss, is particularly appreciated in the City. It’s great to be able to now add Clearwater to our roster of regular clients and we look forward to working with the company again going forward.”
Partner at Clearwater, Chris Smith added: “Saracen has demonstrated an efficient, ‘can-do’ approach to all work undertaken so far and we are delighted with the results. The designs supplied by Saracen were the most creative that we received from our tender process, significantly improving our client-facing area and allowing for a better use of space. As a result, we have ensured that we have room to grow further within our existing office and now we have an office that has a positive impact on both the team and visitors.”
Over the last decade, Saracen has built a strong reputation with London-based clients, working across a wide range of commercial projects from multi-million fit outs to facilities management contracts and the negotiation of office moves. The company has a proven track record in improving workplace efficiency and corporate standing with its tailor- made, cost-effective solutions.
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