Frontage 'after'



Frontage 'before'

 

Interior

This project is an example of growth and change within the traditional streetscape of St. Andrews.  Modern commercial premises have been created by the imaginative refurbishment of two existing shops, respecting and enhancing the frontages while completely remodelling the interior.

This was a challenging project due to the complexity of the interior alterations.  The interior has been completely transformed including the creation of an open plan office in the back area previously used as a Store.

The shop premises at 19-21 Bell Street were originally built as two separate shops.  No. 21 has a central doorway and a bow frontage on either side with delicate patterned astragals.  The adjacent shop at No. 19 was smaller with a door to the right and a plain window to the left.  The premises were previously occupied by Oxfam who have relocated their business elsewhere in St. Andrews and the solicitors Murray Donald Drummond Cook LLP have taken the opportunity to bring all their property staff together in one location for the first time.

Architecturally the challenges were to:

Harmonise and improve the shop fronts.  This was done by installing a completely new facade to No. 19 with astragals matching No. 21, providing new signage and awnings and painting the entire frontage in navy blue and light grey.  The result is an attractive high quality professional frontage that enhances the streetscape of Bell Street .

Give the premises a corporate identity for the client.  This was achieved by using the corporate navy blue colour on part of the facade, and by continuing the colour scheme into the interior where the blue uplighters at ceiling level give architectural definition and interest .

Provide an efficient and comfortable working environment for the staff.    The interior has been completely remodelled to create a modern open plan working environment with integrated IT systems, built in archive storage and  integrated air handling.

Create a welcoming environment for the customers.  The Property Sales area has been designed around an 'S' shaped front desk, the shape of which is echoed in the ceiling downstand highlighted with the blue lighting.  The interior is generally bright yet restful with comfortable seating for customers adjacent to the front windows.