Commercial

Aerodrome House

Christchurch

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Client: BizSpace

Project: Refurbishment of two office and workshop buildings in Christchurch.

Cost: £2.6M

Services: Project Management , Quantity Surveying , Employer's Agent

RIBA Project Stages: 4-7

Conversion of two large commercial buildings into managed offices and workshops with modern amenities.

George Skinner Associate Director "Aerodrome House provided site challenges such as extensive asbestos contained within the existing soffit board – boarding which was designed to be left in-situ and had not contained any asbestos during the pre-contract surveys. As such, a re-design was required which impacted on the contracted tight programme. An external interior design enabled this 1980s building transform into a functional yet funky mix of managed workspace units, workshops and collaborative breakout spaces."

The opportunity

TThe project comprised the renovation of two large commercial buildings located on a singular site within an industrial area, offering ample external space. Works included a full soft strip-out, formation of managed workspace units and workshops, full window replacement, and delivery of an innovative design package for all communal areas.

The challenge

The original scope of the works was to retain the existing soffit to all ground floor areas. It was soon apparent, following a number of surveys, that the existing soffit contained asbestos. A re-design was required which impacted on the contracted tight programme.

The outcome

Total Project Integration successfully delivered a fully managed workspace comprising of offices, workshops, and collaborative breakout areas. The development was finished associated secure parking and modern amenities to support the needs of contemporary SME’s and businesses.