Stagg Trade Park, Tunbridge Wells
HSL New Store Location
The opening of a brand new store location in the historic Kentish town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is a feather in the cap for this family owned furniture company and a key proposition to providing direct access to this affluent area and important demographic.
Role: Designer / Project Co-ordinator
The design team was appointed to provide a new design concept for the existing store format as a way of uplifting and refreshing the standard approach used and to create something suitable for use in not only a larger floor space but also in the bigger environment of a retail park.
Continuing to work with the existing furniture brands this was achieved by improving the furniture’s surroundings and the way it is presented to the customers whilst adding extra design details and features to elevate the overall shopping experience.
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Responsibilities included:
- Architectural design: Providing design for the new shopfront including; structural alterations to the existing facade, architectural glazing specification to extended openings and details for cladding of existing structure with timber effect composite materials.
- Planning application submission: As part of the of the new shopfront design a full planning application was submitted to the Local Authority for the works and this included new signage for the site.
- Concept coordination: Through providing a direct link from the design presented to the Client through to the construction drawing issued to Contractors, continuing at every stage of the process throughout the project.
- Principal Designer: Appointed under UK CDM Regulations 2015 - Construction (Design and Management) Regulations to plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction phase of this project.
- Technical delivery: Providing a full construction drawing package; including detailed ceiling layouts, lighting design and detailed drawings for all bespoke joinery 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. Liaise and coordinate Building Regulation compliance with appointed independent building inspector.
Services provided:
- Detailed design drawings
- Lighting design & specification
- Bespoke joinery design & detailing
- Project management
- Principal Designer Role
- Building Regulation Compliance
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.
