How We Work - Commercial

Every project is unique and here we give a general guide to our approach.

Lambert Bardsley Reeve has many years of experience in all aspects of the commercial sector, from carrying out feasibility studies to ascertain the viability of various project ideas, through site development of ‘brown field’, city centre or rural sites, to new build and refurbishment. The creation and adaptation of buildings for factory accommodation has in recent years included projects in the high-tech electronics industry, the food industry and the printing industry.

The Practice has experience in the refurbishment and internal alterations of existing industrial premises in order to maximise the available space, increase productivity and streamline operational procedures. Extensive studies prior to a scheme commencing on site, with considerations to programme and budget, are an important part of the project planning in order to minimise disruption to factory production.

All aspects of factory design are well researched and thoroughly considered in liaison with industry directors and managers alike. Individual and unique requirements, such as the creation of draught-free environments, compressed air networks for driving equipment, pollution-free environments and so on, are created as an integral part of overall design. We aim to create functional working environments that work on the personal as well as the practical level.

Project experience in the catering and retail sectors includes the redesign of interior layouts, refurbishment of shop and restaurant exteriors, including considerations of signage and complete interior fit-outs. Once again, considerations are to staff working within the environment as well as to their customers and clients. Projects are carefully planned prior to works on site commencing so as to cause the minimum disruption possible to existing businesses.

New build office environments and the creation of modern offices in refurbished listed buildings are just two polarities illustrating the range of workplace solutions within which we operate. Whether commissioned by developers to design and oversee the building of new office complexes or working with directors in order to fulfil more personal workplace aspirations, our considerations are always to the current and future needs of building users.