31st July 2010 06:51

project portfolio
a variety of clients encompassing different sectors and project scales allow us to draw on a wealth of experience

CLIENT PROFILE:
ASA, British Swimming and the Institute of Swimming are England’s leading swimming governing bodies
http://www.swimming.org/asa
PROJECT PROFILE:
Location: Sports Park, Loughborough University
Size:20,000 sq ft
Scope:Interior design, full fit out package
Time scale: March 2010, 2 weeks on site
“ Working with Blueprint has proved to be successful on a number of levels; they quickly understood our requirements to create a fresh, modern and efficient workplace – they produced imaginative ideas matched to great products and, by being keenly competitive on price, they have delivered really outstanding value. This has been a complex and challenging project. Blueprint Interiors dealt with every aspect in a thoroughly confident and professional manner and were a particular pleasure to deal with because of their refreshing enthusiasm. We are delighted that we picked such a dedicated service-led partner to help ensure the success of the project. ” Lee Garratt, Head of Business Systems & Resources
 

step 1: brief

  • Create a home for British Swimming, the Amateur Swimming Association and the Institute of Swimming and for them to be all under one roof, instead of being on 7 separate sites
  • Provide a cost-effective furniture solution
  • Represent their brand efficiently, in a fresh and inspiring way
  • Storage was an important pre-requisite, it was necessary for it to be easily accessible and to encourage a clear-desk policy in the workspace

step 2: design

  • We worked closely to develop a bespoke desking solution, tailored to their exact needs. Incorporating top boxes and under desk storage maximised the desk workspace
  • Break out space was included throughout to facilitate the varying range of ways of working and to ultimately encourage effective and productive collaboration and communication.
  • Organisation and layout was important in such a large office. The need to landscape the space in order to create a natural flow and a sense of space was essential, focussing on details such as the height and location of storage helped with this
  • Worked with developer to incorporate the brand in the first instance instead of merely replacing elements
  • 3D visuals to help client to visualise the final space
  • Creation of a bespoke library design

step 3: implementation

  • A full fit-out package was provided for ASA, which included the following:
  • Prior to installation pilot schemes of furniture was offered to test the furniture
  • Furniture installation, with all necessary Health and Safety standards in place
  • Procurement and delivery management
  • Data, communications and electrical alterations in particular the installation of plasma screens and the relocation of floor boxes
  • General and feature decoration, decorative carpet inlay designs
  • Graphics, signage and artwork to represent the brand throughout
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