Leading interior fit out and refurbishment contractor, Willmott Dixon Interiors, is to deliver the new headquarters of the British Transport Police.
The contractor will refurbish 200 Buckingham Palace Road in the London Borough of Westminster, on behalf of landlord, Places for London – The TfL Property Company.
The fast-track design and build project will see the complete strip out of the building’s seven floors and the creation of modern, flexible and collaborative office space to CAT B standards that is fully accessible and DDA compliant.
Visitors to the building will be greeted by an enhanced arrival experience, with an impressive new front entrance being one of the project’s key features.
Safety and sustainability is at the heart of the scheme. Existing M&E services will be replaced as part of efforts to minimise the building’s carbon emissions and maximise energy efficiency, which will result in the building achieving an EPC A/B rating.
There will be additional works to the roof and upgrades to existing fire safety facilities.
Willmott Dixon Interiors has committed to a significant investment in skills and work experience for local people during the lifecycle of the project, which will include the employment of local labour where possible.
The refurbishment of 200 Buckingham Palace Road was awarded by public-sector owned procurement specialist, SCAPE. It is expected to be handed over in full, in 2025.
Roger Forsdyke, chief operating officer at Willmott Dixon Interiors, said: “We are looking forward to delivering this fast-paced project. It will transform 200 Buckingham Palace Road into a stylish and flexible headquarters building, with a working environment that facilitates collaboration and promotes employee wellbeing.
“We will be delivering the programme in phases and have carefully planned logistical arrangements to ensure the building remains operational at all times. As we will be working next to London Victoria Coach Station, special allowances have also been made to limit project delivery hours and minimise disruption.”
Laura Fernie, head of commercial offices at Places for London, said: “This is a key project which will see one of our office buildings transformed into a new headquarters for the British Transport Police. This will transform a previously operational building into a modern, highly-sustainable workplace that is targeting net zero and generate a sustainable revenue that can be reinvested into making London a thriving, more connected city.”
Christine Peppiatt, head of projects & accommodation at TfL, said: “It’s great to be working with Willmott Dixon Interiors, on behalf of Places for London, to transform 200 Buckingham Palace Road. Together we hope to deliver this new headquarters for the British Transport Police, providing an excellent working environment for everyone who works or visits.”
Mark Robinson, group chief executive at SCAPE said: “We are proud to be working closely with our partner, Willmott Dixon Interiors and TfL to ensure the seamless and efficient delivery of 200 Buckingham Palace Road. Willmott Dixon Interiors has a fantastic track record in delivering high-quality transformative projects alongside SCAPE and by utilising early contractor engagement and proactive collaboration, we will be able to guarantee that every aspect of the scheme exceeds expectations. At SCAPE, we are also committed to delivering social value in the local areas we serve. This will be a pivotal project which benefits the community, and we look forward to seeing the successful completion of the building and the lasting legacy it leaves.”
Willmott Dixon Interiors is set to commence works on the next stage of an £11 million project to expand and refresh A&E facilities at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
The fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor will revamp facilities at the hospital’s Millennium Wing on behalf of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex).
The project is an acute floor expansion, which will provide modern healthcare facilities and significantly increase capacity to support critical patients in the Emergency Department.
Willmott Dixon Interiors will manage the removal of all existing internal walls, ceilings and flooring within the building, and a full MEP strip out and replacement. The scope of the works also include furniture, fixtures and equipment, and decoration.
The Royal Sussex County Hospital project was awarded through SCAPE, one of the UK’s leading public sector procurement framework providers.
As part of its delivery of the project, Willmott Dixon Interiors has committed to a programme of social value activities which will benefit the hospital and local community.
Roger Forsdyke, chief operations officer at Willmott Dixon Interiors, said: “Over recent years, we’ve enhanced multiple healthcare environments on behalf of UHSussex. We’re proud to continue our successful partnership with the Trust and to deliver facilities at Royal Sussex County Hospital that will improve services, increase capacity and enhance the experience for staff and patients.”
James Millar, deputy director of capital development and property at UHSussex, said: “We’re pleased to progress to the next stage of a project that will greatly enhance the Emergency Department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The Trust’s investment in the Millennium Wing is part of a much broader commitment to improve standards and deliver a better hospital environment for patients and staff. It will enable patients to access emergency care as quickly as possible.”
Mark Robinson, group chief executive at SCAPE, said: “The refurbishment works at the Royal Sussex County Hospital will prove invaluable in supporting the need for greater capacity in the A&E department, while also enabling better patient outcomes.
“We are, therefore, pleased to be working on such an important and significant project with our partner, Willmott Dixon Interiors helping to accelerate this project forward, and provide improved NHS services for the community.”
Willmott Dixon Interiors has successfully delivered several construction projects on behalf of UHSussex. Recent examples include a £7.5m modular refurbishment at Princess Royal Hospital, and a state-of-the-art children’s audiology testing centre at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, Brighton.
Above: External view of Royal Sussex County Hospital
Leading fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor, Willmott Dixon Interiors, is to redesign Brent Civic Centre.
The contractor will refurbish 22,600 sq ft of the award-winning council building in Wembley Park, to ensure it continues to provide a positive experience for all visitors.
The redesign will see changes to Wembley Library on the ground floor, customer services on the mezzanine floor and wedding area.
Accessibility is at the heart of the project, with the building being reconfigured to accommodate wheelchair users, pushchairs and people with complex needs. Visitors will be greeted by an enhanced arrival experience, including a new main entrance and feature staircase.
Upgrades will be carried out to the mechanical and electrical systems to create a user friendly and brighter workspace for the visitors. The wedding area will be spacious with improved acoustics.
Opened in 2013, Brent Civic Centre attracts thousands of visitors each year who come to speak to customer services, get married, register births and deaths, study, and socialise.
The project to refurbish the centre has been shaped by a wide-ranging review into how visitors and residents access its services. It included a consultation with more than 500 residents, staff focus groups and surveys.
Willmott Dixon Interiors was awarded the contract to refurbish Brent Civic Centre via the Procurement Hub framework. As part of its delivery of the project, the contractor will work with West London Careers Hub to support local schools and colleges through careers events, work experience and industry insights.
Neil Adams, senior operations manager at Willmott Dixon Interiors, said: “Brent Council recognises the importance of responding to the changing needs of those using its facilities. The Civic Centre is a hugely important community resource and this project has been purposely designed to ensure it continues to deliver a positive experience for everyone. We’ll be repurposing the space to provide better public access, with open spaces that are not only more welcoming, but are easier to find and navigate too.”
Councillor Fleur Donnelly-Jackson, cabinet member for customers, communities & culture at Brent Council said: “Our award-winning Civic Centre has served residents and the council well over the past decade. However, a lot has changed, particularly since the pandemic and it’s important for us to adapt to meet the evolving needs of our residents.
“This exciting transformation will enable us to better serve our community, prioritising those with the most complex needs, creating a more accessible space and providing enhanced facilities for all to enjoy.”
Andy Peck, senior client relationship manager at Procurement Hub, said: “This is another project that represents a great example of how working with Willmott Dixon Interiors through the Major Projects Framework provides great benefits for the public sector. In this challenging environment, the flexibility of the framework enables Willmott Dixon Interiors to move forward with Brent Council and deliver value in the right areas.”
Willmott Dixon Interiors has gained a reputation for the successful delivery of public sector refurbishment projects. The contractor recently worked with Enfield Council to complete the CAT B fit of flexible office and meeting space at Edmonton Green Library, and handed over a new children and family hub at Thomas Hardy House in Enfield, which opened last year.
Above: CGIs of the redesigned Brent Civic Centre.
Willmott Dixon Interiors is to deliver the £4.4 million refurbishment of two historic buildings in Sutton, South London, as part of exciting plans to bring the town’s high street back to life.
The leading fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor will transform 137-145 High Street in Sutton town centre, on behalf of London Borough of Sutton.
Willmott Dixon Interiors will protect the historic features of both four-storey buildings, while creating 20,000 sq ft of modern retail and business space.
Upper floors will provide large, open plan floor spaces, while the basement and ground floor will be refurbished as separate commercial units. New M&E arrangements will also be installed.
Formerly occupied by Topshop and Vision Express, the heritage buildings form part of a broader strategy to revitalise Sutton town centre, which is being led by London Borough of Sutton.
The project was tendered via Procurement Hub and is part-funded by the government’s Future High Streets Fund, through which the Council secured £11.35 million to transform the town centre.
Willmott Dixon Interiors has committed to investing in the local community as part of its delivery of the project. It is partnering with The South London Careers Hub and Construction Industry Training Board to promote career opportunities within the sector, with specific initiatives made available to students, women and care leavers.
Simon Wilson, director at Willmott Dixon Interiors, said: “We are looking forward to supporting Sutton Council’s efforts to breathe new life into the high street. Our team has vast experience in transforming underused buildings for the benefit of local people and economies. This important refurbishment will not only deliver commercial spaces fit for the 21st century but has the potential to attract new occupiers that will encourage wider town centre regeneration too.”
Carolyn Dwyer, Strategic Director for Development, Growth and Regeneration at the London Borough of Sutton, said: “We’re excited about the progress being made to renovate this much-loved site. By protecting the buildings’ historic features and creating a space for new businesses, this will help to guarantee a bright future for our town centre and bring new exciting opportunities for everyone living in our borough.”
Courtney Cole, client relationship manager at Procurement Hub, said: “The London Borough of Sutton has demonstrated its commendable efforts in revitalising their local high street by refurbishing the former TopShop and Vision Express stores, which emphasises their commitment to enhancing the vibrancy of the community, creating a dynamic high street that will attract increased footfall. The collaboration between Procurement Hub and Willmott Dixon Interiors has been instrumental in creating a harmonious dynamic from a procurement perspective, which will facilitate the smooth execution of the project.”
Willmott Dixon Interiors has gained a reputation for the successful delivery of multi million pound town centre refurbishment projects. The contractor worked with Enfield Council to complete the CAT B fit out of flexible office and meeting space at Edmonton Library, and handed over a new children and family hub at Thomas Hardy House in Enfield, which opened last year.
It has also recently completed the £18.8 million redevelopment of two vacant retail warehouse assets in Oxford to deliver Inventa, the first commercial science scheme in the city’s central science district.
For more information on the regeneration of Sutton High Street, please visit: https://suttontowncentre.sutton.gov.uk/
Above: External image of the refurbishment of 137-145 High Street in Sutton town centre.
Leading fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor, Willmott Dixon Interiors, has completed the first commercial science scheme in Oxford’s central science district.
The contractor has handed over 65,000 sq ft of CAT A laboratory, office and collaboration space at the Inventa building, Botley Road on behalf of Mission Street and BGO.
The £18.8 million redevelopment saw the extension and refurbishment of two vacant former retail warehouse assets, to create a single, two-storey building, providing world-class facilities for biomedical research and development firms.
Willmott Dixon Interiors has substantially upgraded the building’s fabric and façade, as well as installing new mechanical and electrical services.
The project has enabled the creation of a new reception welcome area, enhanced common and meeting rooms, new collaboration and breakout spaces, café and end of journey facilities.
Above: Internal space featuring the staircase
Externally a cycle and pedestrian route and a newly landscaped car park deliver a revitalised visitor experience, with landscaping at the rear of the building doubling as an area for flood mitigation.
Sustainability was a key element of the scheme, with existing materials reused wherever possible. The majority of the building’s original steelwork and cladding has been retained, together with the original roof structure which was overlaid with a new metal roof system.
In addition, Willmott Dixon Interiors and its supply chain partnered with International Tree Foundation to plant nearly 1,000 trees at the Blue Cross in Burford, as well as repurposing used pallets and timber into onsite planters and composters.
Partnerships with local schools saw more than 1,000 students given the opportunity to learn more about a future career in construction, while items of food were collected and donated to the nearby Oxford Community Emergency Foodbank.
Roger Forsdyke, chief operating officer at Willmott Dixon Interiors, said: “We are proud to have delivered the first building in Oxford’s central science district. The Inventa building is a transformative project that provides outstanding facilities for future occupiers. It is ideally positioned to support the growth of biomedical research and development in the region, and provide access to wider talent pools.”
Colin Brown, development director at Mission Street, said: “Inventa delivers some of Oxford’s highest quality lab and office space for science and innovation companies at all stages of growth, in a first for the city’s West End. This includes the highly sustainable re-use of the bulk of the original structure and slab, complemented by strategic extensions to provide best-in-class arrival areas, plant space and bespoke back-of-house facilities. Inspired by the industrial heritage of the previous site uses, Inventa’s extensive meeting areas, amenities and network of high streets and squares seek to foster a culture of collaboration among Oxford’s scientific industries, while significant improvements to pedestrian/cycle connections and the public realm benefit the local community.”
The project team included Owers Warwick Architects (Cambridge), Abakus Consulting, Buro Four Project Services and Hilson Moran Partnership.
Above: External of the completed building
Welcoming young people to visit construction sites can lead a lasting positive impact and inspire them into the industry. This week, we took part in Open Doors in partnership with Kier Property, to provide insights to young people on what goes on behind the scenes of a live construction site.
We’re currently on site at 19 Cornwall Street in Birmingham, transforming the 139,000 sq ft building into an exemplar net zero carbon in operation, smart-enabled office building for Kier Property. The redevelopment is seeing the creation of a central atrium, interactive breakout areas and a planted, communal roof terrace. There will also be a 150-space car park with electric vehicle charging points, a multi-functional studio, 74 cycle spaces and changing rooms.
Open Doors is a week-long event delivered by Build UK, which enables people to visit construction sites and workplaces across Great Britain and see the range of careers available in the industry.
Not only were we joined by fantastic groups of students and the public throughout the week, we were also pleased to welcome Julie White, the chair of Build UK, the managing director of D-Drill & Sawing, and the industry’s representative on Government’s Small Business Council, to 19 Cornwall Street.
Julie said: “I was thrilled to be in Birmingham on the first day of Open Doors 2024 and I am proud to be supporting such an incredible initiative.
“For many years, I have been talking about what a wonderful industry construction is and what amazing career opportunities it offers, and there is no better way to do that than by letting people see it in action.
“Through Open Doors, we actually get to show people what goes into the construction of a new building or piece of infrastructure and the difference that it makes economically and socially.
“As an industry, we need 50,000 new recruits a year and, by showing the thousands of people who have signed up for Open Doors what we do, we can make a real difference and demonstrate that there is a career in construction for everyone, whatever their skills and interests.”
Jayne Anderson, Social Value Manager at Willmott Dixon Interiors, said: “We are proud to be a partner of Open Doors. It is a terrific initiative that enables a whole new generation to learn more about construction and the positive difference it can have on people’s lives. We hope that everyone who visited 19 Cornwall Street gained an insight into the many career opportunities the sector has to offer.”
Tom Gidlow, Employability Tutor at University College Birmingham, added: “As good as classroom education can be, it can never be an adequate replacement for going out and seeing the theory becoming a practical experience. For our students, it is about believing and seeing themselves in a place of work and seeing what their achievements can lead to.”
To find out more about how we work with students and young people to inspire them into the world of construction, click here.
Willmott Dixon Interiors has completed the multi-phased refurbishment of a mental health hospital in Warwick.
The national fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor has handed over the newly upgraded Larches Ward at St. Michael’s Hospital, on behalf of Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust.
It is the final phase of a project to upgrade 5,853 sq m across six inpatient wards at the hospital, which began in 2022 with the anti-ligature refurbishment of Rosewood Terrace.
The contractor has since upgraded facilities at the hospital’s Hazelwood, Rowan, Ferndale and Willowvale wards, which provide age dependent mental healthcare services.
All works were carried out in a live hospital environment and included the installation of new windows and internal doors, and adaptations to power, data and access control services.
Willmott Dixon Interiors has also made improvements to lighting, ventilation grilles, radiator covers and sanitaryware. Flooring has been repaired, and all six buildings have been decorated throughout.
The contract to refurbish St. Michael’s Hospital was awarded to Willmott Dixon Interiors via the Procurement Hub Major Project Framework and was delivered by a project team including Fulkers Bailey Russell and Design Buro.
It generated a social return on investment of almost £200,000 during the project lifecycle – equivalent to more than 19% of the total contract value – and met high sustainability standards with 99% of project waste diverted from landfill.
Nabeel Javed, construction manager at Willmott Dixon Interiors, said: “At the heart of this refurbishment is a commitment by Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust to improve patient experience and keep vulnerable people safe from harm.
“We’ve worked incredibly closely with the Trust over the last two years to ensure the successful delivery of each phase of the project. Our understanding of mental health estates has enabled us to create a modern environment that will support patient recovery.”
Sonya Gardiner, chief operating officer at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, said: “Safety and comfort of our patients is paramount, so we understand how important it is to invest in the refurbishment of our hospitals. St Michael’s Hospital is one of our main mental health facilities and these improvements ensure we will continue to provide safe and therapeutic environments to support the recovery of our patients now and into the future.”
Andrew Peck at Procurement Hub said: “This project demonstrates the improvement to quality of life for all involved with St Michael’s Hospital. This is a great example of how Procurement Hub, working with Willmott Dixon Interiors, provides great benefits for the public sector. It is also a clear indicator that social value is at the heart of what Procurement Hub and Willmott Dixon Interiors always strive to deliver through this framework.”
Willmott Dixon Interiors is currently working with Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust on the delivery of a separate refurbishment project at the Caludon Centre in Coventry. It includes remediation works, the replacement of fire doors and fire compartmentation line surveys.
Pictured Above: (l-r) Nabeel Javed, Willmott Dixon Interiors; Anthony Percival and David Steeds, both of Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust; and Craig Kitchen, Willmott Dixon Interiors.
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has received delivery of two new endoscopy suites at Montagu Hospital in Mexborough.
Leading fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor, Willmott Dixon Interiors, has reconfigured and refurbished more than 865 sq m of space within the hospital’s endoscopy ward and rotunda building.
The £4.8 million project is part of the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at DBTH and provides a range of new staff and patient facilities. They include a new reception and waiting area with new WCs, as well as a discharge lounge, recovery ward, consultant and ancillary rooms, and staff rooms. The building also benefits from a full rewire and upgraded ventilation system, while a new gantry has been installed on the rooftop to accommodate new air handling units and ducting.
Willmott Dixon Interiors carried out the demolition of existing internal walls, ceilings, and mechanical and engineering arrangements during the project, with 90% of waste diverted from landfill.
The contractor also achieved a social return on investment of almost £620,000 which included the creation of 13 new jobs through a mentoring programme and enhancements to a nearby community garden.
Delivery of the new endoscopy suites follow the completion of an earlier phase of refurbishment at Montagu Hospital’s CDC.
Stuart Dack, building manager at Willmott Dixon Interiors, said: “We are very pleased to have worked in collaboration with DBTH to complete a second phase of refurbishment at Montagu Hospital. This was a highly successful, fast-paced programme that has delivered exceptional facilities for NHS staff and patients. It will undoubtedly improve patient experience by providing faster diagnosis and treatment for people across south Yorkshire and north Nottinghamshire.”
Debi Oxley, lead nurse for the CDC, expressed her enthusiasm about the upcoming facility, saying: “The CDC is a significant step toward improving healthcare accessibility and reducing health inequalities in our region. We aim to enhance care and minimise delays in diagnosis for patients across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw. This is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community.
“The CDC at Mexborough will help to improve population health outcomes by providing the community with access to the services to diagnose health conditions earlier.
“As a Trust, we are dedicated to offering high-quality healthcare services within the Mexborough site, fostering a healthier and more equitable region. The CDC represents a significant leap forward in the pursuit of these goals.”
The project team included P+HS, WT Partnership, CAD 21 and Alan Johnston Partnership.
Click here to see how our team transformed the space.
Investing in local communities is hugely important to us.
Our people are passionate about raising money for charities and helping to improve other people’s lives so much so that we have a dedicated charity task team responsible for coordinating our collective efforts.
This year, the team has organised multiple fundraising events that have been enthusiastically supported. Here’s a snapshot:
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
The year got off to a strong start with a charity bake-off and a social. The event raised almost £500 for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, a charity that delivers a 24/7 free, life-saving service through its helicopters and rapid response vehicles.
Mind
More than 100 of our people walked, ran or cycled to cover a 140-mile journey between our London and Birmingham offices – meeting midway for a charity social event. With the added support of our supply chain partners, we raised over £10,000 for mental health charity, Mind.
In the UK, 1 in 4 people suffer from mental health issues, but are unable to receive the help they need. Mental ill health is a particularly pressing issue in the construction sector, and we’re proud to do what we can to support Mind.
Dun-Roamin
Our Midlands office supported dog rehoming charity, Dun-Roamin, throughout 2023.
The series of events included:
- A karaoke night at Pad Thai in Birmingham
- An eight-mile sponsored walk in Derbyshire
- A summer Wolf Run in Leicestershire
In total we raised just shy of £1,000 which will enable more dogs to enjoy a better quality of life, surrounded by caring people.
CoppaFeel
In October, we set off on a 10km walk around London to raise money for CoppaFeel, a charity raising awareness of spotting the early signs of breast cancer. More than £600 was raised, which we hope will support more women in gaining an early diagnosis that could save their life.
Teenage Cancer Trust
Our participation in the autumn Wolf Run raised over £1,700 for Teenage Cancer Trust. While the charity’s care and support for young people is well documented, its funding for nurses, youth workers and NHS hospital units also supports people throughout their treatment.
Christmas Giving
Christmas is a time for giving. This year, we have partnered with three charities to donate coats and gifts to those that need them most:
- Our people donated £240 worth of coats in a range of sizes for Wrap Up London, which will support homeless and vulnerable people this winter.
- We created a wonderful Christmas tree which provided gifts for our people and visitors. The premise was simple: take a gift idea from the bauble and replace it with a present for children spending Christmas in the hospital. It resulted in the donation of over £2000 worth of gifts and toys for Great Ormand Street Hospital.
- And for dog lovers, we created a ‘North Pole’ designated for donations of treats, toys, towels, and bedding for the Dogs Trust.
We are proud to have been able to support so many charities and good causes this year but we couldn’t have done so alone.
A huge ‘thank you’ to our supply chain partners for their support: AMD, Eurowindows, MCS, KPH, IBuild Interiors, Hayton & Lamb, CF Roberts, 360 Interiors, Aimbec, CMB Engineers, Shaca, O’Neill and Brennan, DES Electrical, Stanford Scaffold, Moody Moos, Bancrofts, Madigan Gill, John Watson Doors, MK Electric, SBS Carpentry, Ahmarra Door Installations, Barrie Beard, Rigfix, WG&R, Midland Structures, and Saint Gobain Interior Solutions.
We are proud to have been recognised in the BPIC Awards for Best Community Project. This is our third social value award we have achieved this year.
This accolade has been awarded for the work we have completed in the community in Walthamstow, as part of our Soho Theatre Walthamstow project.
Above: The team with the award
We are currently transforming the theatre from an empty and deteriorating building, into an exciting new London venue. The building will benefit from better ventilation, cooling, and a weather-tight exterior, with the live performance venue consisting of 1000 seats with restaurants, café, and bar areas. A true revitalisation of the space and a regeneration of Walthamstow’s high street.
In addition to creating a vibrant building within the heart of Walthamstow, working with Waltham Forest Council, we generated over £6.5m social return on investment within the local community. This includes working with several different local schools, colleges, and businesses within Walthamstow.
We have partnered with local businesses to support people into work as well as providing work experience, construction tours, CV writing sessions, and talks about potential career opportunities within the construction industry. To create greener spaces, we have donated and planted trees within the local community, hosted discussions around the importance of sustainability and run mini projects with pupils to design and pitch their own school whilst working within a team to divide up responsibilities. Connecting over 1000 people locally, we have helped to support people into better careers and improve employment.
A large contribution to our social value work was the three community-based projects ran by our management trainees, as part of their annual Trainee Challenge. This solely focused on improving local spaces, providing more green space, and encouraging people outdoors.
Above: Our management trainees at the Trainee Challenge last year
The first project was at Langthorne Park; a play centre and toy library for children and parents. This focused on improving their outdoor space and indoor area to facilitate community sessions.
The second project was at Project Zero; a community centre focused on reducing knife crime to zero in Walthamstow. Here, we decorated indoor areas, which were later used when King Charles and Queen Camilla visited, and enhanced the biodiversity outdoors to invite people to socialise.
The third project was at Lime Academy, an SEN school, where we created an accessible school farm for them to encourage students to be outside and learn about agriculture.
To continue this legacy, we have been working with Project Zero by hosting sessions to promote young people into the industry and work on improving racial diversity in the industry.
Above: CGI of how the completed project will look at Soho Theatre Walthamstow
As a result of the work we have been delivering on the theatre, it was taken off of the Theatre’s at Risk Register this year. This was a major milestone in the building’s history which we are proud to be a part of.
We are proud of the work we have achieved on this project so far and the value it is already delivering to the local community and pleased this has been recognised in receiving this award