Macquarie Group

Value:

£690,000

Timescale:

10 weeks

Modern office kitchen with a central white island featuring two sinks and assorted snacks and drinks. The space includes black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, orange pendant lights, and walls with colorful geometric and blue frosted glass patterns. A screen on the back wall shows a person in business attire on a video call.

The Macquarie office and catering facilities refurbishment provided a more effective and productive workplace solution capable of supporting increased staff numbers. Virtus delivered a comprehensive programme of refurbishment works that upgraded catering facilities, enhanced welfare amenities and reconfigured office space to improve the employee experience.

Catering Facilities Refurbishment

As part of the Macquarie office and catering facilities refurbishment, the team modernised the existing pantry, café servery and kitchen areas to improve service levels and operational efficiency. They removed outdated facilities and created new preparation areas, upgraded servery counters and altered building services to support the new layout.

In addition, the project included the installation of a new walk-in refrigeration room and the creation of a dedicated storeroom within the kitchen. Because the catering facilities remained operational throughout the project, Virtus carefully planned and delivered all works outside normal working hours. Consequently, the client maintained uninterrupted service while benefiting from significantly improved facilities.

New Unisex Welfare Facilities

The project also increased the number of WC facilities by converting existing office space into modern unisex superloos. The new facilities featured an innovative occupancy management system that improved user experience and maximised availability.

Furthermore, the works included new floor finishes, bespoke cubicles, sanitary ware, ceilings, partitioning and upgraded fixtures and fittings. Virtus also installed new ventilation, extract systems, public health services, lighting and life safety systems. As a result, the client gained high-quality welfare facilities that support a growing workforce.

Office Reconfiguration and Fit-Out

The Macquarie office and catering facilities refurbishment also involved the reconfiguration of 1,316 sq m (14,200 sq ft) of office accommodation. First, the team isolated existing services and removed redundant fixtures and fittings. They then installed a bespoke tea point with associated services and finishes to improve staff amenities.

In addition, Virtus relocated floor power connections and installed new grommets to support workplace flexibility. The team also provided power and containment for new AV systems, replaced meeting room carpets and installed acoustic treatments above ceilings to improve performance.

To complete the refurbishment, they decorated walls and bulkheads, fitted acoustic fabric panels, installed a new storage wall and manufactured bespoke perch rails for stand-up meeting spaces. Through careful planning and collaboration, the project delivered a modern, flexible and highly functional workplace environment.

Project Gallery

Modern interior space with red flooring, yellow hanging lights, and black-and-white booth seating on the left where people are working. A red staircase with metal railings leads to an upper level, with a small table and chairs positioned underneath.

Contemporary open office space with colorful seating, potted plants dividing areas, exposed ceiling pipes, and large windows providing natural light. Tables and chairs in green, yellow, red, and blue add vibrancy to the modern design.

Modern conference room with a long white table and red chairs, blue carpet flooring, and a large circular ceiling light. A glass wall on one side shows a blurred figure walking past, while two screens on the opposite wall display digital content.

Modern office conference room with a rectangular table surrounded by red chairs, large floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of nearby high-rise buildings and architectural structures. A circular ceiling light fixture hangs above the table, which holds a conference phone. Potted plants are placed near the windows.

Spacious CAT B modern room with large windows, a colorful geometric-patterned carpet in blue, gray, and yellow, and a wooden accent wall featuring two whiteboards and a central screen displaying a circular design. Exposed ceiling ductwork and a podium near the windows complete the setup.

Modern indoor seating area with round tables and green chairs, set against a large glass wall featuring a mosaic pattern in green, blue, and white. Plants are visible in both the foreground and background.

A modern, well-lit office space featuring a white oval table surrounded by black chairs. The wall is decorated with four vertically arranged red acoustic panels and framed pictures in between. A large, rectangular light fixture with rounded edges hangs above the table, accompanied by hanging plants. A white counter with potted plants adds greenery to the space.

Awards and Accreditations

We are committed to being recognised as a modern forward thinking construction company and realise the importance of meeting the standards and expectations of our customers and in recognition of this we are members of Constructionline and CHAS, whilst also having accreditation under ISO9001 & ISO1400.