One Stanhope Gate Reception Refurbishment | Lothbury

Value:

£700,000

Timescale:

14 weeks

Wall with vertical wooden slats displaying floor directory signage, listing Barclays on floors 4 to 6 and Evercore on floors G to 2.

Reception refurbishment formed the core of this project for Lothbury Investment Management, with Virtus transforming the building’s main entrance and associated communal spaces. Our team completed the strip-out and refurbishment of the reception, basement toilets and showers, ground-floor toilets, common areas and main lift cars.

As tenants remained in occupation, we carefully divided the works into four phases. This approach maintained access to essential facilities, reduced disruption and allowed the building to remain operational throughout the programme.

Phased Reception Refurbishment

We completed the main reception in two halves, allowing tenants to continue using the building throughout the programme. In addition, we carefully phased the toilet refurbishment so facilities remained available on either the basement or ground floor.

This approach allowed the project to progress while reducing the impact of construction on the building’s existing occupiers. Moreover, close coordination between Virtus, the client and professional team helped us manage each phase efficiently.

Common Area and Washroom Refurbishment

Alongside the reception refurbishment, Virtus upgraded several important communal spaces throughout the property. The scope included basement toilets and showers, ground-floor toilets, common areas and the main passenger lift cars.

By coordinating these works within one phased programme, we created a consistent finish across the shared areas while keeping the building operational.

Managing Logistics in an Occupied Building

Limited storage and welfare space created one of the main logistical challenges. To resolve this, we worked with the client to secure partial use of the building’s limited garage area.

However, space remained restricted. Consequently, we carefully scheduled deliveries to arrive shortly before installation. This just-in-time approach prevented materials from accumulating on site and helped the team maintain clear, efficient working areas.

Overcoming Reception Flooring Delays

The specified reception floor tile nosings created another programme challenge when delivery from Italy suffered a significant delay.

Rather than allowing this issue to affect the phased handovers, our team carefully retained the existing nosings during each stage. This allowed us to open each completed section in line with the programme.

Once the specified products arrived, we installed the final nosings in time for overall project completion. As a result, the team maintained progress despite a supply-chain issue affecting a key finishing element.

Successful Reception and Common Area Refurbishment

Virtus completed the reception refurbishment while maintaining access and essential facilities for the building’s existing tenants. Careful phasing, just-in-time deliveries and proactive problem-solving allowed us to overcome the project’s logistical and procurement challenges.

Following completion, the client and professional team asked Virtus to undertake further reception and common-area projects using the same site team. This continued relationship reflects the collaborative approach established during the project and the successful delivery of the works.

Project Gallery

Modern office lobby with a reception desk set against a wall of vertical wooden slats, illuminated signage reading "ONE Stanhope Gate," two beige armchairs and a glass coffee table on a dark rug in the foreground, and large windows allowing natural light to fill the space.

Modern office lobby with two central elevators flanked by dark wooden doors, a seating area with four grey armchairs on the left, a long black reception desk with "ONE Business Park" signage on the right, vertical wooden slat walls, and linear recessed ceiling lighting.

Large illuminated ceiling-mounted sign displaying the word "ONE" in glowing white letters, with windows and part of another building visible in the background.

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.