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Heritage Modernisation and Conversion

Sector

Heritage

Location

London

Service

Refurbishment

Axis’ Heritage team won a modernisation contract from The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn to convert a bike storage room into an IT server room where all Griffin Lodge’s IT systems will be located.

Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn

In just two months, Axis’ Heritage Division converted an old bike storage room into a brand new IT server room for the barristers at Griffin Lodge.

Project Details

Our team installed a new MF ceiling which uses metal furring and plasterboard to create a smooth, seamless finish, and installed removable durable, ply walling adding a varnish finish.

We installed access flooring (elevated to create a hidden void for M&E services) and cable trays for computer servers. We also excavated the existing broadband duct and re-routed in preparation for new WiFi cables.

In addition, after stripping it and repairing any damaged roof trusses, we reinstated the roof with new tiles and lead detail.

Finally, we conducted external decorations and re-rendered the brickwork, adding new underground drainage for the new cast iron rainwater goods.

Other works included supplying and installing a security door to the vault and internal decorations including of the timber doors.

Throughout all the works we were careful to minimise noise and disruption for the tenants of Griffin Lodge – practising barristers in chambers, other legal professionals and educational establishments – and their neighbours.

Benefits

  • Modern IT server room
  • Future proofing
  • Enhanced working environment for occupants
  • Practical use of redundant space

Client Relationship

Gray’s Inn is one of the Inns of Court – the historic societies that educate and train barristers in England and Wales. For this longstanding client, Axis’ Heritage Team has previously completed:

  • modernisation project to the ground floor at South Square
  • high-end refurbishment of a residential penthouse apartment suite
  • void reinstatement
  • refurbishment project at Grade II listed The Dolls House

Specifications

  • Installation of new flooring walls and ceiling
  • Installation access flooring and cable tray for computer servers
  • Reconfiguration of space
  • Excavation existing broadband duct and re-routing in preparation for new WiFi cables
  • Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)
  • Installation security door to vault
  • Roof works
  • Decoration internal and external
  • Re-rendering
  • Drainage and rainwater goods

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