IDR - Independent Design Review
Seal House
Watkins Payne carried out the Independent Design Review role for Seal House, a commercial office development, located in central London.
The Practice was responsible for the design and monitoring of the refurbishment of the kitchen facilities. This covered all aspects of the mechanical, electrical and public health services, covering the full kitchen and dishwashing areas. The hotel catering operation had to be maintained during the course of the works, presenting a number of technical challenges that had to be overcome.
Watkins Payne carried out the Independent Design Review role for Seal House, a commercial office development, located in central London.
St James’s Market Phase 2 is the “pioneer” related to the Design for Performance initiative and NABERS UK rating.
Premier Inn has recently invested in the redevelopment of its Uxbridge hotel to provide increased accommodation options and better facilities for guests.
The building is provided with natural ventilation and LTHW heating to the showroom and office areas, plus the toilets which also receive hot water from the same boiler installation.
Princes Arcade in St James’s is part of the Grade II listed building within which a major new restaurant unit has been created along with office, core and atrium refurbishment.
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Acting on behalf of Oxford Properties the practice has undertaken both decarbonisation and Cat A refurbishment within the circa 350,000ft2 office led building while maintaining full operation for existing tenants throughout.