Office Refurbishment

JB Commercial Interiors were commissioned by long standing client and leading special light manufacturer Eglo to turn a tired old work space into something more inspiring. Functionality was still the focus, but with a desire to restore and refresh the area.

Eglo had acquired a new base for their operations but it urgently needed to be repurposed for their needs. As it was formerly a frozen food factory, the considerable space had to be turned into a new home for the lighting specialists. The first area for consideration was the ground floor with the lobby – the first customer-facing space – being the main focus. We partitioned the lobby area, adding new security and upgrading the fixtures and fittings to make it more welcoming. Old industrial floors were replaced by hard-wearing, but more aesthetically pleasing carpet, creating a more inviting area for the first contact point for potential clients. This was married with a rebuild of the toilet facilities with new urinals, sinks and hidden piping added – a traditionally utilitarian, necessary space, but invested with a contemporary style. The whole lobby area and stairwell on the ground floor was furnished with bespoke cabinets and ingenious solutions to hide cables and wires, while the walls were redecorated and rejuvenated.

The breakout area, where staff spent leisure time, required attention and JB Commercial Interiors knew exactly the right furniture to make it a more agreeable space. Our popular Cosmopolitan bench seat was combined with the stylish Bounty tables, giving the breakout area a relaxed diner-style space. Added to this was the robust Stratus chair which dappled the zone with colour and vivacity – once again, functionality and style were not mutually exclusive. The kitchen hub was the final part of the Ground Floor to be refreshed, with new units and a thorough redecoration.

Work on the 1st Floor followed a similar style, with attention focused on changing one part of the building into a kitchenette and cloak room area. Again, JB Commercial Interiors handled the refurbishment and decoration, and we succeeded in making the communal spaces much more pleasant to inhabit. It’s amazing what a flash of fresh tones can do, especially when fused with new fixtures and, in all offices, bespoke dual blinds.

It was a combination of two qualities we greatly encompass at the JB Commercial Interiors: the ability to execute the fundamentals while never forgetting how important the look and feel needs to be. This continued as we created an executive management suite and an accounts area, both areas utilising high tech additions to bring the space to standard. To provide value for the client, JB Commercial Interiors even provided a deep clean for the carpets, giving the tired flooring a new lease of life. This not only fitted our commission but saved the client funds that could be used elsewhere.

The completion of the project included waste disposal and recycling where possible, with JB Commercial Interiors on hand to add some finishing touches before handover. Another successful project added to the portfolio.

Noted technological Interconnection innovator and manufacturer HARTING, contacted JB Interiors with an exciting project: the complete refurbishment of the production facility and shop floor at their Northampton site. From the ground floor up, the whole space was to be brought up-to-date with major changes to the work-spaces, offices, restrooms, canteen and general interiors. Our first goal, was to bring together all ideas & suggestions, forming them into a slick, contemporary look that still had optimum functionality.

After site visits and discussions with HARTING, a visual realisation was constructed to show exactly what the vision would look like. Extensive drawings and 2D & 3D renders ensured that each step of the process could be smoothly executed with a minimum of disruption to the vibrant, working environment of the company.

This varied remit was split into various separate phases:

Production / Manufacturing Area

Phase One encompassed the removal of existing structures and the task of making the area safe as we systematically built the new offices and washroom & shower facilities.

Then, onto Phase Two, and JB Commercial Interiors were tasked with creating a Halo style structure above the said offices and washrooms used to support lighting, ventilation and communication safely. Detailed planning and logistics were undertaken by both the JB Commercial Interiors on-site team and their dedicated office colleagues; the subsequent work was not only functional and contemporary, but also stylish, befitting a client who are on the cutting edge of innovation.

Phase Three:

HARTING needed a customer-facing reception area that would have the “wow” impact on visitors. A mixture of classic, minimalist style and a carefully thought out colour scheme that matched the HARTING branding was agreed on and put into place in the final weeks of the assignment.

Phase Four:

Phase Four saw the completion of all of the main offices and their connection to the various utilities, while staff leisure / canteen areas were created within the space.

Phase Five:

The design and construction of new office layout and meeting areas using glass and steel to achieve a contemporary look.

What we pride ourselves on in JB Commercial Interiors is the ability to overcome potentially problematic hurdles.The HARTING project required clear and logical delineation of the work for the client’s peace of mind and detailed, realistic renders to bring the vision to life. While working witha specific budget, we had to make each part of the project on-price without ever lettingthe aesthetic qualities lack.

There were exacting building regulations to be considered during every step of the way and JB Commercial Interiors worked closely with the authorities to guarantee that these were fulfilled while the client’s ideas were never threatened. We even needed to design and create our own structure for the main office as no off-the-shelf structure systemexisted; the crisp steel and glass look requested by HARTING was realised thanks to continued communication and a touch of JB Commercial Interiors innovation.
We are pleased to have been involved in such a prestigious project and we relished the challenges; at JB Commercial Interiors we have realised client’s visions in such diverse areas and we bring this experience to every new job we accept.

JB Commercial Group were approached by Citadel Risk Services UK to provide a quotation for supply and fit of new office partitioning into their London Bevis Marks offices. Citadel Risk offer a range of products and services in both the live back office and legacy market sectors and are a very well respected company within the industry.

The client wanted to create two new office spaces and a meeting room  out of their existing space. The job involved modern looking glass partitioning inclusive of internal privacy blinds and glass doors. Certain elements of the storage wall needed to be reconfigured  as part of the project. With the introduction of new offices JB Commercial were required to make adjustments to the air handling system to provide suitable ventilation and comply with current regulations.

JB Commercial Interiors provided a competitive quotation and were able to work within the clients desired time-frame making the choice for Citadel Risk Services an easy one. JB Commercial Interiors were delighted to be appointed as contractors for this fit-out project. Following the successful conclusion of this initial project, the client asked us to provide a proposal for a new kitchenette area in their offices. JB Commercial Interiors were happy to undertake these extra works and put in new partitions, carefully matching the colour of the new framework to existing. After installation of appliances and final sign-off of the client JB were pleased to leave the Citadel Risk extremely satisfied with their new additions and look forward to be being involved in more exciting projects with them in the future.