Fitting Remarks The Portview Newsletter Summer 2017 Issue 36 staying ahead of the game one twenty at club wembley butlers chocolate café, dublin
in a league of our own best retail design: harvey nichols, knightsbridge A warm welcome to the summer edition of Fitting Remarks. As many will know, Portview s strong ethos for turning ambitious design concepts into reality ensures we deliver unrivalled quality when it comes to interiors. Therefore, I m delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for eight prestigious accolades, both nationally and internationally, for projects in the retail, hospitality and corporate sectors. Such awards include this year s Retail Week Interiors Awards, the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, the Construction Excellence Awards and the SBID International Design Awards. Being shortlisted is a huge achievement not only because it puts Portview on the international stage, but it also recognises the talent of our hard-working teams who deliver our exceptional projects, examples of which you will find throughout this edition of Fitting Remarks. A big hats off to all of our staff and supply chain for this! Since completing Club Wembley s ultra-exclusive One Twenty earlier this month, we have received brilliant feedback from club members and industry representatives, who have used the word wow and out of this world to describe the space. An achievement we are exceptionally proud of. In this issue, we speak to Debbie Brant, Associate Director of KSS Group, who discusses the design and fit-out of One Twenty and how it delivers a new benchmark in the world of stadia hospitality. For us, it is hugely pleasing to be involved in what is undoubtedly one of the most premier spaces in hospitality and adds to our growing portfolio of projects in the stadia sector. On behalf of Portview I would like to thank each of our clients and project partners for their continued support throughout the years and look forward to building new relationships in the future. Yours sincerely, Simon Campbell, Managing Director Restaurant & Bar Design Awards best fashion retail interior: harvey nichols, knightsbridge best lighting & fixturing: harvey nichols, knightsbridge restaurant in another space: arnold hills, the royal east, london stadium leisure: the great briton, london stadium restaurant in a retail space: wallpaper* bar & restaurant, harvey nichols gb & republic of ireland construction award: lush offices, london Watch this space! Keep up to date with all our latest developments by following us on Twitter and LinkedIn. twitter.com/portviewfitout linkedin.com/company portview-fit-out-ltd
sweet success for butlers chocolate café butlers, west dublin Butlers Chocolate Café in Liffey Valley, West Dublin, has been named as one of the Top100 Stores in Ireland by Retail Excellence, the largest retail industry representative organisation in Ireland. Fitted-out by Portview, The Liffey Valley store is the 19th Butlers Chocolate Café in Ireland and the company s 34th globally. The shop features a 7.5 metre double height space with curved bulkheads and concealed lighting at the entrance. A rich colour palette of chocolate and caramel tones is expressed in the woodwork and painted glass, whilst lighter shades in the stone worktops and flooring balance the overall look, giving customers the perfect environment to relax and indulge in a velvety cappuccino. Butlers Chocolate Café is a much-loved brand serving the highest quality coffee, luxury chocolates and food in a stylish and welcoming setting. Excellence in product quality, taste and consistency are at the heart of Butlers Chocolates an Irish family-owned company. The Top100 stores are part of the Retail Excellence Awards, which promotes best practice and encourages high standards in the Irish retail industry and are now the largest and most prestigious of its kind in Ireland. David Fitzsimons, Chief Executive of Retail Excellence commented, There were almost 700 entries nationwide and as with other years we are delighted with the quality of applicants this year. The very high standard of service, customer engagement and display among Irish retailers was very evident which made selecting this year s Top100 particularly difficult. I want to commend all who entered this year and I want congratulate the Top100 stores for making it through. Those named as Top100 finalists have what it takes to shine through and be recognised as the best retailers in the country. Summer 2017 Issue 36
partner focus Debbie Brant, Associate Director of @KSS_Group Debbie Brant, Associate Director of @KSS_Group talks to us about the design and fit-out of Club Wembley s newest and most exclusive offering, One Twenty, over the @PortviewFitOut Twitter account. @PortviewFitOut: Can you tell us a little bit about @KSS_Group and what your role involves? @KSS_Group: KSS is a leading architecture and design practice specialising in major sports venues. I lead our creative interior design team #FittingRemarks @PortviewFitOut: what do you love most about your job? @KSS_Group: Design is a part of me - I love that every day I create spaces that other people can experience, interact with and appreciate. @PortviewFitOut: KSS have worked with Portview on the design & fit-out of @Club- Wembley One Twenty. What did this project involve? @KSS_Group: One Twenty is the creation of a new members club experience within Club Wembley at England s National Stadium. @PortviewFitOut: How would you sum up the look and feel of One Twenty in 3 words? @KSS_Group: Elegant, Decadent and Luxurious. @PortviewFitOut: What makes One Twenty so special? @KSS_Group: Unparalleled service, seats and experience within the home of English football. @PortviewFitOut: What are your favourite design features and why? @KSS_Group: Tough question! The personalised brass bar chandelier and bar stool upholstery really makes a statement. @PortviewFitOut: What were the most important considerations in the fit-out of the space and how was this achieved? @KSS_Group: Impact, budget and time. It s such a radical revolution from the previous offer. It challenged us to find new ways to deliver the design. Portview used the break in phases to fabricate all the bespoke joinery so they literally just had to assemble the kit of parts on site. @PortviewFitOut: Can you tell us a little bit about the selection of materials? @KSS_Group: A core palette is embedded throughout with a stylish smoked oak and pearl bronze metalwork bringing the sense of movement and energy to the space. @PortviewFitOut: How does One Twenty enhance the overall @ClubWembley experience? @KSS_Group: It s an aspiration that redefines hospitality in sport, whilst creating a membership club befitting the National Stadium #FittingRemarks @PortviewFitOut: What are the most important qualities when it comes to a successful fit-out? @KSS_Group: A meticulously considered design from concept to detailing through an open dialogue with the client and contractor. @PortviewFitOut: How have you enjoyed your experience of working with @Portview on One Twenty? @KSS_Group: Portview genuinely want to deliver a great project and actively engage with the design team to ensure this happens. #FittingRemarks Summer 2017 Issue 36
LUSH appointed Portview to relocate its offices on 32 Carnaby Street to larger premises in Soho. The 4-storey building is comprised of an amalgamation of older buildings combined to create a 9,000-square foot office, with access through one entrance onto Beak Street. The characterful scheme by interior architects Househam Henderson and LUSH s in-house designers was executed by Portview Fit-Out, with an emphasis on enhancing the building s original features to achieve a stripped back, organic look that is synonymous with the cosmetic brand. facilities Once through a hidden doorway, there is a multifunctional communal space with a pop-up bar and book nook to accommodate events and after-work activities. The communal area then follows through to the Global Media Studio. This space is completely flexible and can be converted into a film set, workspace, cinema or event space for employees and collaborators. In addition, there is also a studio kitchen permanently set-up to allow for the filming of live shows and online videos. Connected to this space is a series of media suites, including a hero-suite and editing desks. At the front of the building there are three additional rooms that are available to book for meetings. There are also video-phone booths for one-toone internet meetings and the Nest a self-contained meeting space with a kitchen, that can be set up for circle meetings or film screenings. Summer 2017 Issue 36
An integral element in the design is the communal canteen, which encourages employees to leave their desks and come together in an inclusive, social environment at lunchtime. brief & concept The retail design itself uses recycled materials for the kitchens and an earthy colour palette, using reclaimed FSC certified timbers, brick and tiles, which complement the injection of fresh, citrus colours in the vintage soft furnishings. The carefully crafted, contrasting textures help to add visual weight to the space and creates a sense of wholesomeness that encourages engagement and productivity amongst employees. A large portion of the furniture was sourced from original, mid-century suppliers and British manufacturers to reduce carbon emissions and retain the authenticity of the brand s British heritage. The kitchens were built and installed on site with hardwood work surfaces and hand painted cupboards that are in-line with Lush s sustainability principles. The kitchens resembled old style country kitchens with Belfast sinks and traditional splash back tiling. The kitchens were also sourced and handmade locally, with eco-friendly paint and tiles made from 60% recycled content. The design retains the integrity of the original building while digital elements and fixtures, such as Crittal screens and Skype booths, give the space a new lease of life that is compatible with modern work requirements. All of the spaces are flexible, to ensure the company can adapt the space to meet their future needs and not just their current requirements.
Portview were extremely flexible, we started on-site before the designs were even finalised. They managed to phase the entire scheme so that we could relinquish the information as we had it, the spaces needed to be adaptable to suit the various requirements of the different teams using the building. We are very pleased with the results and their continued support on this project. Melody Morton, Lead Designer at Lush
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