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33 Tavistock Square

matt@gunning.london — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:46:40 +0000

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33 Tavistock Square

Comprehensive internal refurbishment and external repairs of a Grade II listed regency townhouse in Bloomsbury.

CLIENT

University of London

CONTRACT VALUE

£755,000

This was a Design & Build contract to refurbish four residential apartments over four floors, and communal staircases, and included major strip out, internal space remodeling with new walls, and complete refurbishment works.

We co-ordinated a team of architects, designers and engineers to deliver design works and satisfy the conditions of the Listed Building Consent.

Work included design and installation of M&E and all building works to walls, ceilings and floors in line with the Client’s requirements, processing variations during contract.

Financial contract performance within tight budget controls was closely monitored throughout.

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What our clients Say

The team was very responsive throughout. They understood the challenges we faced working in a ‘live’ environment and assumed responsibility for much of the day-to-day management of the project, from the scheduling through to workforce inductions. Up to a third of all of the work required had to be completed outside of normal office hours and they have been very supportive throughout.

Bart Michalski – Space and Planning Manager, University of London

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Bishops Mansions

willadmin — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 13:02:22 +0000

Bishops Mansions

External repairs and redecoration to the front and flank elevations, and roofs of 24 blocks in Fulham.

CLIENT

D&G Block Management

CONTRACT VALUE

£553,000

Work comprised full project management and delivery of external repairs and redecoration, including scaffolding, roofs, masonry, balconies, windows, doors, gutters, and railings.

• The project programme was carefully phased to complete two blocks at a time, to minimise the amount of time that scaffold was erected on any one block, reducing disruption to residents.

• We planned delivery times and ‘wait and load’ waste and recycling collections to avoid the need for skips. No waste was visible on the street at any time and high rates of recycling were achieved.

• The client and residents were delighted with the delivery and the outcome, and we were therefore invited to tender for the next phase to the rear elevations.

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What our clients Say

Gunning London have successfully undertaken numerous specialist repairs and external refurbishments to many of The University of the Arts London’s broad portfolio of listed and heritage assets across London. Their attention to detail and use of specialist subcontractors has resulted in some exceptional exmaples of conservation standard works, exceeding my expectations.

Michael Banks – Fabric Maintenance Manager, University of the Arts London

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Fairfield Hall Phases 1-6

willadmin — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:19:43 +0000

Fairfield Hall Phases 1-6

External Repairs and Redecorations to a large Grade II listed residential estate.

CLIENT

Fairfield Hall Management Co

CONTRACT VALUE

£700,00

Fairfield Hall is a former hospital building located in Central Bedfordshire, a local landmark built in 1860 and undergoing its first maintenance cycle since conversion.

• A methodical system of working was used from site set up, scaffold erection, and repair surveys through to completion.

• The project was completed over 4 weeks ahead of schedule.

• Strict management of sub-contract packages by our on-site management team ensured a high quality of finish.

CASE STUDIES

What our clients Say

Throughout each of the projects Gunning London have provided both a professional and reliable service every step of the way. The team delivered the project from start to finish with the highest standard and we look forward to working with them again in the future.

Emily Sheppard – Senior Property Manager, Rendall & Rittner

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Boston House and Balcombe House

willadmin — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:05:13 +0000

Boston House and Balcombe House

Major internal and external refurbishment of two prestigious blocks in Marylebone, including fire doors, lateral main replacement and new timber windows

CLIENT

Dorrington Plc

CONTRACT VALUE

£600,000

Works included new FD30 Fire Doors to the flat entrances, LED emergency lighting, radiators, block entrance doors, new ceilings and flooring.

We liaised with UKPN to deliver a completely new electrical installation from the mains, to allow each flat to be separately metered.

We managed the manufacture and installation of bespoke oak panelling to the communal areas.

As part of the full review of the fire strategy for the building, we installed new compartmentation and fire doors to flat entrances, signed off as compliant by a Fire Safety inspector.

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What our clients Say

I really enjoyed working with Gunning London, getting it done in 7 weeks was a tall order, but Gunning got it done under a lot of pressure.

Gareth Bush – Director of Food, Beverage & Events, Royal Lancaster Hotel

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National Portrait Gallery

willadmin — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:43:14 +0000

National Portrait Gallery

Refurbishment of the restaurant in this prestigious Grade 1 listed museum.

CLIENT

National Portrait Gallery

CONTRACT VALUE

£80,000

This project had extremenly tight deadlines and required a fast turnaround to refurbish the restaurant in three weeks. We were conscious that every day closed was a day of lost income stream for the client.

Constant monitoring and communication regarding the financial standing of the project meant that the final account came in on budget.

The restaurant was closed for the duration of the work but the gallery remained open meaning that all deliveries needed to be programmed in and carried out very carefully.

Constant care was taken as the building was in use by staff and visitors, not to mention the countless items of priceless art on show.

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What our clients Say

I really enjoyed working with Gunning London, getting it done in 7 weeks was a tall order, but Gunning got it done under a lot of pressure.

Gareth Bush – Director of Food, Beverage & Events, Royal Lancaster Hotel

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Harley House Phases 1-5

willadmin — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:00:59 +0000

Harley House Phases 1-5

Internal and external refurbishment of a Grade II listed Edwardian mansion block in Marylebone, in five phases.

CLIENT

Harley House Phases 1-5

CONTRACT VALUE

£5,175,000

Harley House is situated in a prestigious location on the busy Marylebone
Road, overlooking Regents Park, in the heart of London.

We delivered sympathetic repairs in keeping with the age and style of the
building and its listed status.

This included detailed surveying and scheduling of all repairs, delivering a high volume of work within a tight schedule.

Our largest scheme to date delivering full scaffold access, repairs and cleaning to roofs, leadwork, Portland stone facades, windows, and gold leaf.

Internally, we refurbished the staircases and lift lobbies, with carpets, wallpaper and paint.

Thanks to successful delivery of the first phase, we went on to win the
following phases.

Detailed surveying and scheduling of all repairs, delivering a high volume of repairs within a tight schedule.

For the final phase, we removed the wall panelling to install compartmentation to the fire risers, reinstating and redecorating them to match the high quality finish.

Sympathetic repairs in keeping with the age and style of the building and its listed status.

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What our clients Say

I would like to thank all of you; especially Gunning London. They have shown an outstanding level of professionalism and a sensitive attention to detail, and in spite of all variations and unforeseen items, they have managed to deliver the project on time. I would like to add that their final account was a fair reflection of the overall works conducted.

Fanos Katsaris – Architect and CAD Manager, Goldsmiths University

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Great Hall

willadmin — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:55:34 +0000

Great Hall

Transforming the Great Hall into a world class facility for the 21st Century

CLIENT

City, University of London

CONTRACT VALUE

£750,000

Located in the Northampton Square Conservation Area, the Great Hall forms part of the Grade II listed College Building. The project included working closely with the client to develop the technical design through RIBA Stage 4 to deliver the complete internal refurbishment of the space. We dismantled the old stage and installed structural steel lintels and acoustic panels, accessing high level works from a birdcage scaffold. We renewed ceilings, lighting systems, flooring and decorations, as well as installing new electrical / AV systems, and seating with data points to every seat.

• The project team collaborated closely with the client to process variations in the design during contract. We appointed consultant architects and structural engineers and co-ordinated their input to the technical designs via weekly Teams meetings.

• The new video wall was designed and built to very fine tolerances to allow the installation of the AV system, using cutting edge technology and linked to the interactive lectern and lighting system. It also partitioned the void space behind the former stage, creating fully fire rated compartmentation, and was built with structural steel lintels over 2 floors, creating additional storage space with new access doors to the rest of the College Building.

• We coordinated the programme to allow partial reoccupation of the space by students and building users prior to completion.

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Bart Michalski – Space and Planning Manager, University of London

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Berkhamsted School

willadmin — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:14:11 +0000

Berkhamsted School

“External repairs to the Grade II listed chapel, lych gate and other areas of an independent school”

CLIENT

Berkhamsted School

CONTRACT VALUE

£265,000

The school were let down by another contractor, so we were approached to deliver a large volume of work at short notice, to keep the buildings wind and weather tight.

• We delivered repointing, stone repairs and replacement of cast iron gutters to the Chapel.

• Our work also included major conservation repairs to the timber, stone, clay tile and masonry of the historic Lych Gate.

• Other works included replacement of the lead roof and broken roof tiles and damp course render, window repairs in the cloisters, and bird netting in the Dean’s Hall.

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What our clients Say

Their collaborative approach and an honest, transparent relationship has resulted in a successful project we can all be proud of.

Pete Newman – Property Manager, University of the Arts London

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32 Tavistock Square

willadmin — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:27:26 +0000

32 Tavistock Square

External and internal repairs to Grade II listed Regency townhouse in Bloomsbury.

CLIENT

Birkbeck, University of London

CONTRACT VALUE

£124,000

Work included external repairs, drainage works, structural support to the external stairs, internal lath and plaster repairs to ceilings and walls, and decorations.

• Working within tight budget controls meant no room for variations. Financial contract performance was closely monitored.

• Client view: “Simon is a gem with great attention to detail….Subcontractors were good and he wrangled them into order!” Architect & Estates Manager.

• As a result of successful performance, we were asked to price further projects for other Birkbeck University sites, and subsequently gained a place on their framework.

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Bart Michalski – Space and Planning Manager, University of London

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