Commercial
washroom designer and manufacturer, Washroom Washroom, has completed two office
refurbishment projects for two separate but adjoining buildings in London’s
Bloomsbury district.
The two
eight-storey buildings on Alfred Place, both owned by GPE, have recently been
refurbished by Ben Adams Architects to provide high quality flexible office
space and are now both fully let.
Located
within a conservation district, the refurbishment had to be carried out
sensitively to ensure the building met the appropriate regulations.
Washroom
worked closely with main contractor 8Build, to deliver new washroom facilities
in both properties within the tight timeframe allocated.
At 33-34
Alfred Place Washroom installed new superloos from the basement area and up to
level six. Each self-contained unisex cubicle includes a toilet, bespoke vanity
units with glass upstands and mirrors as well as hand drying facilities, and
are an ideal way to maximise the available space.
The team
also installed disabled toilet facilities to exactly the same high
specification design and finish.
The new
superloos feature Washroom’s half height Concerto duct panel system, which the
team installed behind each toilet to allow access for any future maintenance
and create a hygienic, easy-to-clean surface.
In addition
to the practical benefits, the duct panelling was faced with specially
manufactured Linit Ultra low iron ribbed glass, to add to the contemporary
washroom design.
A key part of the refurbishment at number 34 was the
creation of a staff cycle centre in the basement which includes two showers, a
changing area, 30 lockers and 26 secure bike spaces. Being able to offer
additional facilities such as this is becoming increasingly important for
office buildings if they are to remain let and therefore profitable.
Washroom designed, manufactured and installed bespoke
white Corian bench seating in the shower areas along with its popular Forza
solid grade laminate lockers with key access.
Both the lockers and benching were specified in a
solid white colour to match the crisp modern design seen throughout the rest of
the building’s common areas.
Aside from the washrooms and cycle centre, in the
refreshed entrance area to the building, Washroom installed a mirror which was
manufactured from the same Linit Ultra low iron ribbed glass as the Concerto
duct panels. Its partner company, Cre8 Joinery Solutions also delivered
numerous bespoke joinery elements including a striking HI-MACS reception desk
and glass wall linings throughout the building including lift lobby areas on
all levels.
The refurbishment of number 31/32 Alfred Place
involved the installation of Washroom’s full height flush front Alto laminate
toilet cubicles and Concerto laminate duct paneling as well as work to box in
the vanities on levels ground to sixth inclusive. All the required ancillary
washroom items were also supplied and installed by Washroom for both properties
as part of this project.
Trevor Bowers, director at Washroom Washroom
commented: “This is a great example of our bespoke design service and
highlights how specifying more unusual materials or finishes can make a real
impact on the overall design.
"It also shows how, by working together with our partner company
Cre8, we can offer much more than washroom design to deliver truly unique
projects for our clients.”
