The Concorde Times Autumn 2020

WILLIAM'S FOODHALL A fish monger turned delicatessen and restaurant — page 4-5

CORONAVIRUS Your Health & Safety Questions Answered — page 6

REPURPOSING A FUNCTION ROOM AT AN IDYLLIC COUNTRY PUB

BUILDING A WATERSIDE PUB POST COVID-19

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Autumn 2020

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Stanley's 151 Sydney St, Chelsea, London, SW3 6NT Design | Build | Furnish

Inspired by the English country garden, Stanley’s is a hidden oasis of serenity, tucked away just off King’s Road.

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This smart new restaurant is where the Chelsea set will be this summer

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 Concorde BGW came highly recommended and they did not disappoint. They took the time and effort to understand my vision for Stanley's and came up with amazing and imaginative ideas for the restaurant. Nothing was left to chance and I was so impressed by their attention to detail. The building work was conducted quickly, efficiently and to a very high standard- the resulta beautiful restaurant which our customers love.

I am so grateful to have worked with such a great team, making the whole process a joy and I hope to use them again in the future.

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Hugh Stanley, Owner of Stanley's

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The magic starts the minute you step through the elaborate arch overflowing with white blooms into Stanley’s courtyard - a lush oasis that comfortably seats 60 people.

Although the space was designed with the pandemic in mind, the layout still puts people at the heart of it. Upholstered booths with wood and glass screens separate diners in groups of 6, all socially distant, but the magic of the place comes with the energy of being in the same space.

The garden could hardly be more stunning.

Over the booths, two umbrellas with cascading planting cast shade on diners, nearby olive trees and trickling fountains make it a special place to be. Every tree, shrub and flower has been lovingly

chosen to suit Stanley’s English country garden style.

The courtyard has its own rustic yet pretty bar which was relocated from the depths of the building into a more suitable place. The front is built with reclaimed timber featuring new pendant lighting and a hatch to lock it down out of hours. The back bar has shutter-style antique mirror cladding which is wonderfully elegant and wouldn't look out of place in a cottage garden.

The bar caters perfectly to their customers who currently have an increased interest in alfresco dining.

The dark moody shades in the private dining room create a sense of intrigue and luxe sophistication

and the perfect backdrop for accent pieces such as the window shaped mirrors, metallic wall lighting and furniture in jewel shades. Initially, the room lacked innate architectural character and charm, but the installation of classic panelling is impactful, adds interest to the room and cleverly hides the TV.

is elusive, dark and romantic in some areas and bright, light and fun in others closer to the conservatory windows.

Overall, the pandemic has created a new lens though which Stanley’s explored the fundamental question of what a venue is for, and how to make it work best for now and for the future.

The lower dining area has soul and style.

The architecture of the room was elevated using panelled walls and exposed brick.

The room itself then didn’t need as much “stuff” to make it beautiful.

The design of the space is safe and suitable for people to eat and drink now and all the little touches make people feel special, so they keep coming back.

Lighting suspend from the ceiling including chandelier style pendants over the booths make some areas more formal. The ambiance

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 London’s chicest new courtyard.

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 The outdoor space has been redesigned to ensure it’s social distancing safe, with plenty of room and big, plump seats to sink into and while away the afternoon

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 I want to take the opportunity to say the most enormous thank you to all the team for such an incredible job at William’s. I think you’re all aware how thrilled we are with the result. Customers seem to be pouring in and are constantly praising your superb design scheme and staggering attention to detail.

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Helen Playne Owner of William’s Food Hall

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William's Food Hall 3 Fountain St, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 0BL Design | Build | Furnish

A fishmonger and delicatessen once declared a 'hero' by celebrity chef Rick Stein and by critic Matthew Forte to be one of his favourite places to shop, has re-opened after an extensive refurbishment.

Demand for the celebrated seafood eatery has grown year on year since 2014 and the former restaurant lacked the capacity to meet demand.

The redesign of the venue aimed to increase covers whilst creating an adaptable space to allow William’s to operate predominately as a fish monger and delicatessen but also as a seafood restaurant and coffee forum.

The topic of the store interior is nautical and tells the brands story by creating an immersive shopping experience.

When customers step over the threshold they are immediately greeted with the pièce de résistance - the fish counter. Scalloped fish scale tiles have swum their way onto the front of the counter, their unusual shape pieced together to create a striking effect that adds interest to the practical space.

The shimmery dark tile colour takes inspiration from the jewel tones of a mermaid’s tail. Fullheight bespoke printed tiles to the wall behind the counter bare the new William’s Food Hall logo and high-level angled mirrors reflect light making the space look bigger.

The aisle through the food hall allows for more than adequate personal space when browsing products on the bespoke wooden display shelving – an important attribute of stores today.

They also allow for William’s to craft head turning displays which will slow customers down when browsing deterring them from rushing past the produce.

Past the fish counter is a new wood-panelled cocktail bar, comfortable banquette-style seating, oak tables and chairs upholstered in a sea-green fabric. The cocktail bar is also an innovative display area cleverly designed to hold special seasonal fruit and veg produce and wine displays.

The seating area in the restaurant uses natural, easy on-the-eye shades of green along with wooden furniture and wood-clad walls. The fixed seating is integrated into the wall so its seamless, less imposing and helped increase covers from 35 to 68. Where possible, seats face the merchandise to help maintain customer interest.

A feature framed artwork wall with a pictureperfect display of sea creature’s allows William’s personal style to shine through. The striking pictures are illuminated by soft down-lighting.

The resulting interior is an engaging retail environment where old meets new; made up of upscaled vintage shelving and bespoke shop counters which can also be utilised for their catering services. The intention of the design is to get customers browsing for more products and encourage them to head toward the checkout.

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In conversation with…

Tan Ackroyd Health and Safety Manager Every business is making plans in response to the coronavirus pandemic and there will be many difficult decisions ahead. Understandably, there are real concerns about the steps to take to manage the risk of the spread of COVID-19 and how to implement a plan if the business doesn’t already have one. We caught up with Tan, our Healthy and Safety Manager to answer the questions that our clients are asking us.

Q Should I have a Coronavirus policy?

A The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require all employers to have a written Health & Safety Policy when employing 5+ people. Your H&S Policy should include an addendum covering your arrangements to manage COVID-19 as a health hazard.

H&S policies set out clear roles and responsibilities whilst documenting overall arrangements such as, monitoring of H&S performance, accident investigations, training, consultation with workers etc.

Paul Ainsworth’s first office adopts a more holistic approach to workspace design – one where employee wellbeing, community and culture is the central focus.

Paul Ainsworth Customer Relations Centre Waters Edge, North Quay, Padstow, PL28 8AF Design | Build | Furnish

The office occupies just one story of the building so an effective space planning strategy was key to ensure employees have the room they need to carry out their job effectively.

Exterior enhancements to the building’s façade significantly improve its curb appeal. New paint finishes to match the spray-painted anthracite grey window frames and decorative potted trees either side of entrance door upgrade its overall look.

Two large bay windows at the front of the building create light filled spaces and an inviting grand entry. The design has prioritised placing desks near windows with natural daylight in order to improve well-being and to not miss out on those stunning views.

Utilising the interior of the windows by adding fixed seating has given them character and maximises on the feature by creating more nooks for employees to work from. Normally you would need to have enough space behind a chair to pull it out and sit down but you don’t need to worry about this with fixed seating.

The office is adaptable allowing employees to work to the best of their abilities according to the task at hand.

It contains creative hubs, WC, reception, a formal and casual meeting room, a kitchen and breakout area.

The meeting room has an expansive glazed screen with frames laid on the glass to create sophisticated grids,

it serves to separate the open office from a private area.

The room is finished with acoustic insulation, bespoke shelving and beautiful bubble style lighting.

The workplace is enriched with vibrant colours - burnt orange chairs, bold 3D wallpaper in cool greens, yellows and whites and teal timber cladding which protects the walls, adds architectural shape and some traditional charm.

A bright creative workspace can also make employees feel more productive, lower stress and increase wellbeing.

Biophilic elements have been incorporated including plenty of indoor plants and foliage to help connect employees to the natural environment – a method that has been proven to enhance creativity There’s a carefully crafted hot desk with 4 seats, a pullout storage box underneath and stud walls filled with acoustic insulation – an important asset in a small office where noise is easily perceptible. The hotdesk is an organisational workspace system which sees desks being used by different people at different times, on an ad-hoc basis and also reduces the risk of redundant office space.

Overall, Paul Ainsworth’s offices provide a multifunctional workspace that’s visually appealing. It’s environment creates a positive, comfortable space that employees are proud to work in. paul-ainsworth.co.uk/number6/

Q How do I know if my work activity is safe to carry out?

A An employer must assess the risks of work activities including managing the risk of COVID-19. The best way to prevent the spread of coronavirus is to eliminate the work activity.

Examples where Concorde have delayed a project is when we are working with or near people who have been shielding, are vulnerable or if anyone has had symptoms of infection. This has eliminated the risk of the transmission of Covid-19 between Concorde and others. We then follow the principles of prevention –Eliminate, Reduce, Isolate, Control, PPE (ERIC P). Activities may include reducing people on site, reducing the amount of contact by extending your programme, have client direct suppliers come after you have completed the project, stagger break times, segregate trades on arrival, reduce interactions by changing your design programme, arrange deliveries outside of busy periods to ensure the public are safe guarded and unless its H&S critical reactive maintenance takes place outside of a venues opening hours.

Q Do you have any guidance for people working within construction and where do I get this from?

A Working Safely during COVID-19 in Construction & Other Outdoor Work released by HM Government and Site Operating Procedures V5 by Build UK are the main guidance documents that all construction activities must adhere to, this has been treated like the Holy Grail within Concorde– if our works cannot be completed in line with the guidance, it is not completed!

Q What pandemic specific PPE do I need within Construction works ?

A A Risk Assessment outlines the requirement for Personal Protective Equipment to be worn whilst undertaking that specific work activity.

Within Construction if an operative is already wearing Respiratory Protective Equipment then this should continue. The precautionary use of PPE is not encouraged, as when managing the risk of COVID-19 additional PPE beyond what an operative would usually wear is non beneficial, as this should be managed through social distancing, good hygiene practices and cleaning, fixed teams and partnering systems and not through the use of PPE.

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 We have worked with Concorde BGW on six projects so far and every one has been a success. The “Farm Shop” concept at the Green Dragon was a thorough & clever design by Emma Scarff, using old corrugated iron sheets & scaffolding boards to create a rustic but modern feel.

Danny & his team worked to their schedule; nothing was too much bother when we asked them to do anything. A pleasure to work with & I look forward to the next projects.

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Tim Ruthven Green Dragon Country Shop

Green Dragon Shop Cockleford, Nr Cowley, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 9NW Design | Build | Furnish

The impact on retail spaces following the Covid-19 pandemic has seen more consumer appetite for community and conveniencebased retail.

People want to shop for their food and goods in a smaller more personal environment where homemade and local foods can be found rather than in the more conventional supermarket.

The Green Dragon Inn, like many other leisure and hospitality venues had to close their doors as a reaction to the pandemic without any idea of when times may return to normal. They saw this as an opportunity to grow and they wanted to adapt to these changing times by converting the function room in their property into a mixed-use store supplying daily essentials, specialist products and homeware items.

The function room redesign has embraced a timeless country-inspired aesthetic which ties in nicely with the pubs style and has been defined using reclaimed materials and rustic traditional pieces – from the vintage crates on the bar to reclaimed wooden shelving, doors and display counters.

New signage and an external chalkboard let customers know they are in the right place just before they walk past the seasonal produce display made from reclaimed timber.

The colour scheme gives the Green Dragon's traditional style a fresh update. Drawing on a foundation of traditional elements, such as exposed brown beams and beige stone walls, classic furniture shapes, and antique accents, where the produce displays inject an infusion of colour to give the shopping space its own persona.

Smart partitioning of the room using corrugated steel and reclaimed timber walls have formed perfect spaces for fridges and display shelving.

Breaking up the room, both visually and physically, by creating sensible traffic patterns and using visual tricks such as thoughtfully positioned antique furniture, make the room feel more eclectic and inviting.

The aim of the store’s design is to create a comfortable and cosy interior with a classic ambiance whilst keeping the style modern, a trend that will never go out of style and makes for a versatile space too. Now the Green Dragon is both a country pub and a successful shop selling delicious products from local and specialist suppliers. green-dragon-inn.co.uk/green-dragon-shop/

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The Wharf Building a waterside pub post Covid-19 — Galleon Blvd, Dartford DA2 6QL Build

Situated on pretty Cotton Lake within Crossways business park, The Wharf is a waterside dining destination in Dartford serving up fine food and drinks with a side of stunning views.

Works started at The Wharf in January, but the site was shut down due to the pandemic. Builders moved back in to finish the job in July when the site reopened and designs were tweaked to ensure the site was compliant with Covid-19 regulations on social distancing requirements.

The pandemic has put unparalleled emphasis on good teamwork and clarity of communication. To allow the site to reopen safely digital technologies were used to communicate and collaborate, for example, 3D walkthroughs of the site were used to cut down on the number of people travelling to site.

One of the biggest challenges in updating The Wharf was building a terrace over the lake from the ground floor. The construction of the terrace was key in improving the layout of the pub which previously felt disjointed. To access the decking on the lower ground floor customers would have to make an inconvenient journey through the entire building via the ground floor and lower ground floor.

Overall, the £850k makeover has created a spacious and contemporary pub with more dining spaces, a function room, a vast kitchen, an over-water terrace and reconfigure of the bar area to suit the new layout.

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Beyond ‘Zoom and Teams’ The Matterport camera allowed for virtual site meetings to take place weekly. This allowed the team to safely review their work by maintaining a physical distance between people and reducing the number of times people came into close contact with each other.

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Matterport technology uses a specialist camera to create high-accuracy 3D scans of indoor or outdoor spaces.

No camera captures as much detail while delivering exceptional dimensional accuracy and stunning image quality. The all-in-one 3D data platform enables anyone to turn a space into an accurate and immersive digital twin which can be used to design, build, operate, promote, and understand any space.

Digitising and indexing the progression of the site has helped everyone involved in the project realise the full potential of the space at every stage of its lifecycle.

Construction of the terrace required over 20 piles to be driven into the lake to support the new structure The terrace was built above the old decking from the newer part of the building to make it accessible from all levels Gripsure timber decking was used to combat the safety challenges of the unpredictable and often wet British weather New external bar to serve upper terrace Large jumberellas on decking Fully galvanised metal balustrading Full external decorations

Ground Floor Mezzanine removed to create an open plan room • Versailles flooring • Reclaimed timber cladding to walls • Metal balustrading added to steps • Flamed oak floor created quickly to suit design changes. A plain oak floor was originally laid but didn’t add enough character so it was flamed • Copper cladding to walls with complex patterns to make the pub unique • Bespoke cupboard display wall with glass windows and false drawers beneath for effect •

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Bespoke Ironmongery

The designer wanted to add character and warmth, but the Wharf was in a smoke-controlled area. The issue was overcome and an appropriate burner was sourced to give the designer what they wanted.

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“WW” on door handles cut out of thick steel.

• Complex metal screens to segregate large open spaces.

• Designers challenged the builders with industrial style metalwork

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Opened it up so there’s a line of sight all the way through • Doubled the size of the original kitchen with an extension to cater for extra capacity

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Internal structural steel work allowed for a new open plan layout • Private dining, function room and new state-of-the-art cellar • Raised the dining area floor • Refurbished 2 sets of toilets • Existing patio jet washed • Worked closely with client’s furniture contractors to install furniture

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No bar on LGF anymore, completely stripped out and moved to the GF • Bar complete with blued steel design (burnt metal) and includes brick slips, antique mirrors and copper cladding

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Complete rewire Adapting existing electrics to work with the new design • Kitchen services moved and adapted • Lighting fitted

A large section of leaking roof was replaced as well as forming a new roof over the kitchen extension.

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Sourced and manufactured joinery then coordinated installation • Designers vision was bought to life with multiple joinery items e.g. bespoke waiter station, TV units, bars, shelving

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Concorde were recommended to me and from our first meeting to handover just a few months later, we had nothing but an exceptional service from an exceptional team.

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Freddie Tulloch, Owner

Queens Arms East Garston, Berkshire, RG17 7ET Design | Build | Furnish

The family owned pub and hotel has a traditional cosy feel with its comfortable seating, warming fireplaces and brightly lit and inviting bar.

The use of contrasting colours defines zones intended for different uses. Bright pink or vivid yellow along with deep browns and darker colour hues are used to create two distinct spaces – a lounge and a dining area in the open-plan room.

Fresh white panelled walls and wood furnishings tie both schemes together and ensure the space remains light and welcoming.

Fixed seating in the dining room, main bar and garden room have effortlessly added covers and freed up space in the pub. Removing a wall near the bar allowed for a spacious hotel reception area.

The garden room is the newly fitted showstopper.

The modest outbuilding was transformed into a peaceful social space, perfect for drinking or

dining. Heaters make the area useable year-round and the TV will make it a live sports bolthole.

The garden rooms metal frame structure is clad with reclaimed timber and fitted with white reclaimed windows. A selection of shabby chic furniture and wooden fixed seating benches complimented by hanging plants and colourful accessories have completely changed the garden rooms style.

The Queens Arms is certainly a little slice of rural heaven. Its style is homely and intimate with skilful design tricks to break up large rooms. The garden rooms drastic transformation has made it a serene space to be enjoyed come rain or shine. queensarmseastgarston.co.uk

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Coming Soon...

NAAFI Falklands The project known as NAAFI Falklands is up and running – whilst many miles away from home NAAFI provides a retail and leisure offer to serving personnel and contractors in the Falkland Islands, providing a real ‘taste of home’.

We’re working on NAAFI’s Gull & Penguin pub, a sports bar, coffee forum, cinema waiting area, a shop and a dive bar which all serve 1,500 troops on base.

The MoD delivered 21 shipping containers to take all our materials to site. To fill them, months of complex logistic and precise material planning was essential in ensuring nothing was missed out.

The containers remained in our yard for 7 days where we carefully filled them with exactly what was needed to complete the NAAFI Falklands project. Everything we don’t use as well as any waste has to come back in containers to our yard!

Ragdale Hall Spa, Leicestershire

A luxury, award-winning spa set within the stunning Leicestershire countryside where we are working on the refurbishment of the fitness suite, a new build cocktail bar and adapting staff facilities.

Double Red Duke, Brampton

The White Horse, Wembley

Fuller’s is set to open a pub and restaurant in London’s Wembley Park retail and leisure development. The 8,200sq ft space will be an exciting destination for the Wembley locals and visitors.

Duality Bar, Sheffield A futuristic cocktail bar where the walls come alive with stunning graphics and light shows. Duality Bars uses the latest technology to display wrap-around video projections to make their bar stand out to punters in search of something a little different.

Khai Khai, Newcastle We are really excited to be refurbishing the Plough over the coming months to turn it into the Double Red Duke. Works include the full refurbishment of the hotel and restaurant to make it a part of the Country Creatures family.

This project includes a refurbishment of a listed building, previously a restaurant to create something unique, extravagant and bold – an Indian restaurant where theatrical elements are bought into the dining environment to enhance the food.

Recent shortlists We are design and build specialists producing outstanding projects in a variety of buildings throughout the UK. Our clients occupy many sectors and range from pubs, bars and hotels to offices, universities and schools.

Client: Revere Pub Company Project: Lost & Found Location: Sheffield Scope: Design | Build | Furnish Award: Shortlisted in the UK Biophilic

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Client: Three Cheers Pub Co & EI Group Project: The Bedford Location: London Scope: Design | Build | Furnish Award: Winner of the Bar & Leisure

Project of the Year Award

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Concorde BGW's Managing Director, Richard Wilson has been shortlisted in the Leader of the Year up to 250 in The Investors in People Awards 2020!

Client: Dodo Pub Co. Project: The Last Crumb Location: Reading Scope: Design | Build | Furnish Award: Bar & Leisure Interiors

Project of the Year Shortlist

Client: Butcombe Brewery Project: Broad Street Townhouse Location: Bath Scope: Design | Build | Furnish Awards: Hotel Interiors Award Shortlist

Winner of the Hotel Interior Design Award

Client: Butcombe Brewery Project: Broad Street Townhouse Location: Bath Scope: Design | Build | Furnish Awards: Hotel Bedrooms & Suites

Design Shortlist

Client: Steamin’ Billys Project: East Street Lanes Location: Leicester Scope: Design | Build Award: Club & Bar Design Award Shortlist

Client: William's Project: William's Food Hall Location: Nailsworth Scope: Design | Build | Furnish Award: Retail Design Award Shortlist

Investors in People Learning and Development Award 2020 Shortlist

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