Location: ERD Pilot Scheme, Docklands, London
Design: IDEA & Wagstaff Design Team
Sector: Education
Scope: CAT B Fit-Out & Loose Furniture Package
Upgraded lighting system
Design and installation of acoustic sound absorption
Installation of new carpet and redecoration
Upgraded and repair old ceilings
Installation of DDA kitchen with zip taps and integral recycle units
Glazed partitioning and minor structural works
Overview
University of East London (UEL) appointed Wagstaff as one of two furniture suppliers under the CCS Framework. The initial design came from IDEA the university’s appointed architect, but we assisted with showroom visits to aid with the specific selection of products and finishes.
Cost-saving Design Scheme
The ERD Pilot Scheme provided a new way of working for staff, providing collaboration, agile and individual workspaces and booths. IDEA designed the space with varied types and heights of furniture. The general theme for furniture selection was to create a relaxed environment. The use of real plywood was chosen for the Spacestor’s booths and railway carriages to help achieve this as well as from a sustainable perspective, even though the cost was greater. To counteract this, we worked in tandem with IDEA and our fit-out team to reduce the costing of the overall design scheme by roughly £100K due to selecting alternative furniture options.
Specified Products
Spacestor Booths, Railway Carriages & Bleacher Units, Pyramid Tables , GO Height Adjustable Desks, Go Office Focus Pods, Cup & Capture Chairs, Reece & Stretch Sofas.