This Design & Build office fit-out project for Cucumber Recruitment, they invested in buying their own building to free themselves of the perpetual rental from Landlords.
Location:
Urmston, Manchester
Sector:
Office
Date:
July 2023
CucumberRecruitment
Office
REWRITE: The reception fit out design by Architects Tim Groom Associates and Youth Studio embodies a profound respect and understanding of the differing relationships between the materials / palette. Aluminium, steel, masonry, brickwork, reclaimed and new Oak, marble, soft wool boucle & woven fabrics. The design prioritised authenticity over embellishment and the Truth of Materials ethos from the Bauhaus movement
Overview
The Edwardian double fronted 3 storey building plus cellars was in a sorry state. The basement was damp, the building was dilapidated and required a turnkey design & build solution
ScopeofWorks
Full office design & 3D modelling, submission of drawings and management of works to Building Control including Structural & Mechanical Engineer’s designs. Build scope: Extensive demolition / strip out. Structural works, general building, structural waterproofing, new drainage, dry lining, plaster partitions, acoustic & FR rated glazed partitions, electrical, mechanical A/C, heat recovery, ventilation & plumbing. New windows, new fabricated steel staircases, joinery including 4 kitchens, reinstating period cornices in 2 areas,
decoration, flooring, signage, desks, furniture, storage, sofas, and planting.
InteriorDesign
Whilst working with these clients we essentially adopted a forward-thinking mindset centring on delivering solutions as virtually all the plaster throughout literally fell off the walls when we started the demolition & structural works. The building had been vacant for some years, humidity and water ingress from leaks had caused extensive damage to the internal structure. We had to review all the original budgets to accommodate the additional work and hacked off and fully lined the walls and ceilings throughout. Balancing some of the bespoke elements and introducing ‘hack’s to hopefully achieve a scheme that was true to the original design intent
TheOfficeFitOut
We had to review all the original budgets to accommodate the additional work and hacked off and fully lined the walls and ceilings throughout. Balancing some of the bespoke elements and introducing ‘hack’s to hopefully achieve a scheme that was true to the original design intent
Carl'sthoughts
“Our fit-out for Cucumber Recruitment revitalised their Manchester office, creating an engaging environment that supports their mission to provide high-quality care staffing solutions.”