Pimlico, London SW1W

Carl Hansen & Sons - Flagship Store Concept

Create a new flagship venue in the heart of Pimlico; as the ‘go to’ destination for interior designers and residential clients.

Role: Designer / Project Co-ordinator

Working directly with the in-house design team at Carl Hansen to establish this famous Danish furniture brands second London location and create a new hub for clients to visit or be taken so they can see this furniture displayed is the most appropriate settings possible.

To deliver this project provided clear space planning for all the furniture displayed and identified key positions for permanent fittings such as raised display areas, a bespoke cash desk, toilets and an open plan kitchen area with integrated units in a bespoke design made up of off the shelf cabinets customers could also purchase. We introduced clever designs for separating different spaces using fabrics sheers that appeared floating from recessed track hidden in the ceiling but could then be drawn back to reveal different spaces as required.

Press Articles:

https://www.dezeen.com/2018/09/18/carl-hansen-son-store-london-pimlico-interiors/

https://www.fxdesign.co.uk/carl-hansen-and-son-latest-flagship-store-pimlico-london-6758996/?cf-view

Responsibilities included:

Concept coordination: Attending design meetings and liaising directly with the creative team to ensure the design ideas remained achievable and in line with the Clients requirements.
Planning; Submission of planning application for the Local Authority for the new shop front & signage designs; including the provision of all necessary drawings and additional statutory requirements.
Technical delivery: Producing the full drawing package issued to the fit-out contractor; including detailed lighting design layouts, mechanical & electrical layouts in conjunction with appointed specialist contractors and detailed drawings for all bespoke items such as the kitchen units and screening elements.
Project management: Chair weekly meetings to ensure full co-ordination between the client requirements and the work being carried out by the contractors on site.
Design integrity: Ensuring that the creative vision was consistently translated from concept development through to on-site implementation.

Services provided:

Our Process

Planning

Through consultation and meetings, we can provide clients with a clear and concise approach to both establishing and meeting their brief to achieve the overall end result. This continues through the life of the project and at each stage we can offer support where required.

Design

Offering a full design package, we create a concept based around the client brief adding our own experience to provide every component required to make the design a reality. Through our design expertise we will provide a solution that both meets your needs and goes beyond your imagination.

Detailed Plans

Once a client agrees the design then we will put together the layers of drawings and information required to form a complete drawing pack; allowing the design to move into the construction phase. This detailed information will allow all third-party consultants and contractors to effectively cost and deliver your project.

On-Site Project Management

Once construction has started on site we offer a both physical presence to oversee and direct the required aspects of the build, from planning and execution to monitoring progress, managing risks, and ensuring quality and safety. Key responsibilities include coordinating with various contractors, maintaining communication, tracking budgets and schedules, resolving issues as they arise, and ensuring the project meets both regulatory requirements and most important client expectations.