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 client’s original concept plans, 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 the atrium.

The works to level three were split, with part of level three being let to a tenant. C&S completed the fitout to both sides with tenant and landlord creating a show suite faithful to the original concept design for the landlord.

We undertook works to the common areas which varied from simple redecorations to complete refurbishment of the WCs and upgrades to the lifts.

The front and rear reception zones were once disparate spaces split by the atrium which 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 an indoor space within this atrium by casting a new slab and covering it with a 6000ft2 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.