The Special Works team is led by Kevin Day who, supported by Sam Thompson and Nick Newbould, takes an active role in ensuring that we deliver all of our projects to extremely high standards.

We have worked with some of the leading clients in our industry and, through successful project delivery, have built strong relationships with Addington Capital, AVIVA Investors, Capital & Counties, Chanel, JP Morgan, Legal and General, and many others. These repeat-working relationships have been established through a culture of collaboration and a sense of pride in the quality of the finished product.

SECTOR
Retail

CLIENT
Tribeca Holdings Ltd

OVERVIEW
The creation of a new retail space within the Grade II listed Old Spitalfields Market, a high-profile heritage asset which lies within the Brick Lane Conservation Area.

The project comprised the construction of bespoke glazed extensions within the market square. The scope included the removal of existing floor finishes, the installation of new below-ground services, steel-framed glazed curtain wall structures, aluminium standing seam roofing, and external finishes comprising new granite and resin-bonded paving.

Due to the market’s high daily footfall, the scheme was particularly logistically challenging, and a considerate approach to project delivery was required.

SECTOR
Retail

CLIENT
Schroders

OVERVIEW
This project, which is a continuation of our involvement in the Bracknell Town Centre Regeneration, provided shell-and-core space for the shopping mall’s retail tenants and an upgrade to the common areas.

The scope comprised the strip out of a number of retail units including their shopfronts and façades, the installation of escalators and balcony balustrades, refurbishment of toilet facilities and lift lobbies across all levels, and new tiled floor finishes throughout. A bespoke architectural ceiling and lantern lighting scheme with numerous special effects was installed, giving the mall a vibrant modern look. The project was completed whilst the mall remained live, creating a number of logistically-challenging interfaces with the public which our team managed successfully.

SECTOR
Commercial

CLIENT
Starwood Capital

OVERVIEW
The return of two floors of a six-storey commercial office building on London’s South Bank back to its original Cat A standard, for a global investment company.

The scope required mechanical and electrical services alterations and recommissioning of heating and cooling systems; repairs, replacement and alteration of existing ceiling systems; upgrade and refresh of existing washrooms; provision of new raised access flooring across both floors; and redecoration throughout. Adherence to the building fit-out guide and noisy working restrictions was paramount as the project was carried out whilst the remaining floors were operational.

SECTOR
Commercial

CLIENT
Arax Properties

OVERVIEW
Our second multi-faceted design and build scheme in this seven-storey commercial office building complex in Hatton Garden comprised the Cat A refurbishment of the upper triplex to create contemporary, flexible office spaces; the provision of an end-of-journey facility in the basement; and a refresh of the WC cores all to BREEAM Excellent and EPC B standards whilst the building remained operational.

The use of modern design principals and clean straight lines to create a canvas for the creation of an exciting office environment on the upper floors with shared, upgraded and environmentally friendly facilities, such as bicycle storage and showers, ready for tenants to add their own finishing touches was a key driver for the Employer and our designers.

SECTOR
Hospitality/Leisure

CLIENT
Westminster Chapel

OVERVIEW

Westminster Chapel is a Grade II listed evangelical free church in Buckingham Gate, constructed in 1841. Knight Harwood completed the first phase of the five-year congregation-funded refurbishment of this architecturally spectacular building.

The project scope included repairs and modernisation of the existing facilities including providing DDA-compliant access to the main entrance in new yorkstone paving, upgrading the services, complete feature redecoration throughout, bespoke metalwork and joinery screens. The redecoration included high-level works to the 20m-high vaulted ceiling and the auditorium will have the largest cork floor in Europe. For the future comfort and enjoyment of worshippers, the scope included acoustic management and a community café bar within the auditorium and worship space.

SECTOR
Hospitality/Leisure

CLIENT
Education First

OVERVIEW

Our second project within a substantial, historic Grade 1 listed country estate in Hertfordshire for a repeat business client, included the creation of a bar, courtyard washrooms and the refurbishment of parts of the lifestyle centre, whilst the buildings remained in use.

The scheme required a sympathetic approach to the strip out, structural, and cosmetic layout changes including the provision of new walls and door openings, underground drainage alterations, new services and washroom facilities, and accessible changing space. Aesthetic upgrades, in keeping with the overall appearance of the building included decorations, specialist wall and floor finishes throughout, and the installation of a bespoke feature bar.

SECTOR
Residential

CLIENT
Private Client

OVERVIEW

This project to refurbish a modern luxury residential property to provide a family home of outstanding quality. The scheme includes internal remodelling of the lower ground and first floors, upgrades of services, finishes and decorations across four floors, façade repairs and external landscaping works.

The key features of the scheme are a bespoke kitchen, specialist joinery, luxury bathroom with concrete bathtub, comfort cooling, wood and stone flooring throughout. The scope also includes refurbishment of an existing staircase, new balustrades, full height oak framed windows and entrance door and rooflights to provide enhanced natural lighting.

SECTOR
Residential

CLIENT
Private Client

OVERVIEW

Oakwood Court is considered to be one of the most prestigious and attractive Edwardian residential mansion blocks in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, just a stone’s throw away from Holland Park.

The scope for this luxury fit-out scheme required stripping the apartment back to shell, whilst retaining the ornate plasterwork. High-quality finishes and joinery were installed throughout and a new fitness centre was created, complete with a sauna. Due to the project’s location within a conservation area and busy residential complex, a detailed logistics strategy and a high level of security were implemented to protect the residents.