ISG scoops £28.5m London fit-out for city law firm

Building and fit-out contractor ISG is maintain a winning streak of major contract awards with another major London city fit-out project.

The firm has just revealed its has picked up a £28.5m office refit for global law firm DLA Piper’s new UK headquarters at 160 Aldersgate in the City of London.

The shell and core building make-over was recently completed by McLaren Construction. Now ISG is taking possession and, working with architect TP Bennett, will transform 193,000 sq ft of offices over eight floors into a high-spec ‘hybrid open-plan’ working space.

The project is scheduled for completion in summer 2018 when DLA Piper will relocate 750 employees from its two existing offices at London Wall and Noble Street upon completion.

Andy Hargrave, divisional director at ISG, said: “Sustainability and efficiency are central tenets to the fit out scheme and there is a strong emphasis on the adoption of best of breed technology solutions to drive DLA Piper’s environmental commitments and future proof it new headquarters.”

At first floor level, ISG will create an employee restaurant, alongside a comprehensive range of wellbeing facilities, including a gym and multi-faith room. Floors two to five will feature a mix of open plan office space, internal meeting rooms, project rooms and collaboration spaces.

The two upper floors will be fitted out to an exacting specification, with client meeting and dining facilities and a separate reception. ISG will also form a 200-seat auditorium on floor eight.

The fit out includes the installation of advanced building controls, including QR code access systems and the scheme is targeting a BREEAM Excellent environmental performance rating.

 

from Construction Enquirer http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2017/11/27/isg-scoops-28-5m-london-fit-out-for-city-law-firm/

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