Location: Novell House, One Arlington Square, Downshire Way, Bracknell, RG12 1WA.

Type of contract: JCT 2016 Design and Build.

Overview:

C&S secured the project following a formal tender arrangement. The works were required to upgrade the interior of one empty floor along with various common areas. The works were phased as the building was occupied.

Taking the clients original concept designs we instigated the entire design package for works to the following areas. Level three tenanted areas, level three common areas, main staircase and landings, main reception, rear reception and finally the atrium.

The works to level three became split, with part of level three going to a tenant. C&S completed the fit out to both sides, tenant, and landlord, creating a show suite faithful to the original concept design for the Landlord.

The works to the common areas required us to undertake works that varied from simple redecorations to complete refurbishment of the WC’s and upgrades to the lifts.

The front reception and rear reception were once disparate spaces, split by the atrium that was open to the elements. Following detailed design and planning, C&S removed one lift shaft at ground floor level in the main reception, removed a large glazed external staircase, excavated the atrium, and created and indoor space within the atrium by casting a new slab and covering with a 6000 sq ft glazed roof. This now allowed an unobstructed view from the front to back of the building.

The atrium now offers meeting spaces, catering, and breakout areas.

The rear reception works incorporated a new staircase to level one which wrapped around the existing lift shaft, catering prep kitchen and disabled WC.

The project included extensive structural works altering the building to accept its new layout however the project was still delivered in 12 months.