The client required a complete refit of their Kent office to modernise the space and improve functionality for their team. The project needed to accommodate open-plan working areas, private meeting rooms, managerial offices and a fully functioning kitchen with space for dining, while incorporating ergonomic and stylish furniture.
Key deliverables included:
- Full strip-out of the existing interior
- Tailored fit-out to meet company’s operational needs
- A cohesive design package aligned with client branding
- Delivery and installation of furniture to enhance comfort and functionality
JBH Refurbishments worked closely with the client to design an open space with a crisp finish that showcases our commitment to precision and quality results.
Having had the opportunity to fulfil a complete strip out of the office, we were in the fortunate position that we could design a layout from scratch that would maximise the space efficiently and support collaboration among the wider team.
Focusing on three core zones, we designed a layout that incorporated all of the following:
Open-Plan Office Space
The open plan office is the centrepiece of this Kent office refurbishment. Making good use of the large windows, the space is awash with natural light, delivering a sense of freshness and energy. While the recessed LED lighting in the new suspended ceiling offers an equal measures of space lighting during the winter months.
This busy office needed sufficient space to work and collaborate. Therefore a we ensured the office furniture package included 12 workstations and ergonomic chairs that provide adequate space for efficiency and comfort.
Meeting Rooms and Managerial Offices
An office refurbishment for the a global organisation requires a full range of private offices for senior management, as well as meeting rooms. To create these key areas, we partitioned the space and gave each room a glazed partition fascia with inbuilt blinds for desecration when needed.
To support the media stations and computer systems, each room was fitted with essential data network cabling.
Office Kitchen and Dining Space
A kitchen had not existing in the space prior to this Kent office refurbishment. Therefore, it required full plumbing and electrics to accommodate the kitchen fittings and appliances, which we worked closely with the client's M&E supplier to design.
The sleek gloss kitchen units and doors, combined with the grey worktop continue the fresh, crisp design theme. A subtle splashback was fitted in place of traditional tiles for easy of cleaning and to further enhance the polished design.
For practicality, the floor is a oak effect vinyl that seamlessly abuts to the main office floor carpet.
To complete the kitchen and dining area, we supplied white finish bucket seating and a matching table.
As is the case with most office refurbishments, the plumbing, electrics and HVAC required modifications. Working closely with FujiFilm's preferred mechanical and electrical provider, JBH coordinated the first and second fix to ensure the project ran to schedule. As a fit out company we are always open to working alongside the clients preferred M&E contractors.
JBH installed high-quality partition walls to create private and semi-private areas, with glazed sections to maintain an open, light-filled atmosphere. Doors and finishes were carefully chosen to align with the office refurbishment fresh and crisp design scheme.
This project demonstrated our ability to deliver tailored office solutions that transform tired spaces into efficient, stylish, and comfortable workplaces. From the initial design stages to the final installation of furniture, every detail was executed to the highest standard.
Outcome
The full strip-out and fit-out resulted in a sleek, functional office space that perfectly reflects our client’s desired look and feel. With cohesive design and practical layouts, the refurbished office now supports collaboration, employee wellbeing, and productivity.
Explore the transformation: Check out our before, during and after images below to see the remarkable transformation from the JBH team.
" Here at Fujifilm Speciality Ink Systems, based in Broadstairs, Kent, we have recently had the need reorganise our working spaces and have partnered with JBH Refurbishments Ltd to do so. The team at JBH have been fantastic throughout and not just from a technical construction perspective, but their vision to help us reimagine tired old working spaces into new vibrant environments.
"The use of computer modelling to demonstrate concepts and material types enabled our team to become directly involved and take ownership in the reshaping our new offices and meeting rooms and social spaces.
"The JBH team integrated themselves quickly and easily with our teams to move quickly through from basic concepts, to detailing and refinement and ultimately to build and finish.
"We are delighted with the outcome and have already seen the benefits from having a well laid out functional spaces that facilitate people working together and sharing their time in a common purpose."
David Jenner | Operations Director | FUJIFILM Speciality Ink Systems Ltd
