North Lodge, London
Installing feature joinery across a student reception and amenity refurbishment
Project overview
North Lodge underwent an £800k refurbishment of reception and amenity areas for Unite Students, with Project Interiors acting as main contractor.
The brief was to create a more welcoming and functional environment for new arrivals and existing residents, including reception, meeting, study and social spaces.
Key figures
- £20k
- CJ Joinery package
- £800k
- Wider refurbishment project
- Holiday possession
- Exclusive access to work areas
- Unite Students
- End client
- Project Interiors
- Main contractor
- Feature panelling
- Key visual element
Scope of works
- Installation of Reco wall panels
- Installation of timber feature wall panelling
- Installation of skirting boards
- Installation of doorsets and screens
- Installation of bespoke joinery and built-in elements
- Carpentry to reception and amenity spaces
- Coordination with Project Interiors and other finishing trades
The challenge
Unlike Angel Lane, CJ's work areas at North Lodge were handed over exclusively during the holidays, so there was no major live-environment constraint for the joinery package.
The focus was therefore on efficient installation, coordination and achieving a clean finish across the redesigned amenity spaces.
Our approach
CJ used the holiday possession period to progress the joinery efficiently without resident interfaces.
The team coordinated closely with Project Interiors so wall panelling, doorsets, screens and other joinery aligned with the wider fit-out sequence.
Outcome
CJ completed the package successfully and contributed to the refreshed reception, meeting, study and social areas.
The project is a good example of CJ Joinery Contracts delivering a compact but varied commercial joinery package efficiently when provided with clear access and programme control.
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