Environment Agency case study

The refurbishment of two floors of the building using the most environmentally friendly interiors products possible but without compromising on the attractiveness of the environment. The £250k project had to work to a comparable budget to what would have been expected with more conventional products. The products also had to be attractive and needed to offer the same levels of durability as mainstream manufactured products.

Solution

All products were either recycled or from sustainable resources. The attention to detail included sourcing products manufactured using wind power. Existing carpets, partitions and ceiling tiles were refurbished wherever possible. The reception area desk is recycled from coffee cups and broken down CDs yet uncannily mimics the aesthetic of slate and glass. The same floor features a café with natural marmoleum flooring and the walls are finished in paper and bamboo.

Result

The entire project was completed in nine weeks and has been subject to the same terms, conditions and guarantees as a traditional interior fit out. It offers an exceptional and motivating working environment but using a very tightly defined environmental specification. The project demonstrates that innovative thinking in the specification of attractive interiors need not mean compromising on quality and looks.

Associated PDFs

The Environment Agency (PFM) (PDF, 266K)
The Environment Agency (Interior Channels) (PDF, 1.1MB)