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SKYSCANNER, ILLONA ROSE HOUSE, LONDON

Project Type: CAT B Refurbishment
Client: Skyscanner
Duration: 21 Weeks
Value: £3.0 million
Contractors: BW Interiors (Main Contractor), SALE Service & Maintenance (M&PH Services Contractor)
Services Provided: Mechanical & Public Health Services Design, Full Co-ordination

Project Overview​

Proton Built Environment delivered a comprehensive CAT B refurbishment for Skyscanner, transforming approximately 20,000 sq ft of commercial office space across the 1st, 3rd, and 5th floors of Illona Rose House. This modernisation project required partial exposure of building services within circulation spaces, break-out areas, and the reception to create an open, industrial aesthetic while ensuring functionality and compliance.

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Scope of Work

The scope of the project encompassed not only the transformation from CAT A to CAT B office space but also a suite of additional upgrades:

  • Office Fit-out: Creation of functional spaces such as cellular offices, meeting rooms, flexible working booths, and a refreshment bar.

  • Welfare Amenities: Construction of shower facilities in the basement, refurbishment of WC facilities on the 3rd and 5th floors, and installation of an executive WC on the 3rd floor.

  • Technological Integrations: Implementation of TopBrewer Scanomat smart-tech coffee machines controlled via iPad or iPhone, room booking systems, and tech bars.

  • Special Design Features: Installation of a bespoke social hub featuring a black slatted ceiling system and acoustic ceiling slots, along with custom-designed cloak cupboards and full-height wardrobes with soft-close hinges.​

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Challenges & Solutions

The project was executed in a live building environment, necessitating careful planning to ensure minimal disruption to business operations. Challenges included managing noise levels and ensuring the continuous functionality of the building’s integrated Building Management System (BMS) and life safety systems.

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Our Solutions:

  • Close collaboration with building management and the landlord to develop a detailed M&E change-over program.

  • Implementation of compliant temporary life safety systems and an agreed plan for noisy works to maintain day-to-day operations without compromising safety or building function.

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