Washroom Washroom has played its part in an extensive office refurbishment, using innovative Page Lacquer coating to provide a high gloss finish.
Based in the heart of the City on Queen Victoria Street, the building previously the headquarters of The Royal Bank of Canada, has been extensively remodelled to a design by SPPARC Architecture.
The works managed and administered by Mellersh and Harding Building Consultancy with Bouygues UK as the main contractor included the addition of an additional floor of offices at roof level. The building now provides high specification Grade A office accommodation in this sought after commercial district of the City.
Working closely with the design team, Washroom developed the design from concept drawings and, following off site manufacture, then installed the bespoke high specification washroom areas on all levels of the building together with shower facilities in the basement designed for use by office staff.
Washroom used its full height Alto WC cubicles, which can be manufactured in a range of colours and finishes, to provide users with complete privacy as well as creating the home-from-home feel. The cubicle doors were finished in the incredibly durable Page Lacquer coating, which provided a high-gloss finish, to create a unique and stylish space. Any future wear and tear can be repaired and re-polished in situ, so the coating is an ideal choice for commercial sector clients.
For the vanities, Washroom installed bespoke units with mirrors and lighting designed to complement the Alto cubicles. Ultra-durable and easy-to-clean Corian, manufactured in long troughs, was used for the vanities, further adding to the high specification feel.
Washroom’s integrated duct panelling system manufactured in a bespoke glass design was used to add to the sleek design, while also making access for any future repairs or maintenance much easier.
Simon Evans technical director at SPPARC Architecture commented: “We’d worked with Washroom previously so were confident the team would be able to deliver the high quality, high specification finish the client was looking for. We were pleased with the end result, which fits perfectly with our designs while also incorporating several practical solutions.”
Trevor Bowers, director at Washroom Washroom said: “The team at Washroom is always looking to push the boundaries of design using different materials, finishes and techniques to extend the bespoke design offering. Using Page Lacquer on the cubicle doors allowed us to create a truly bespoke look and feel for this impressive building.”