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Having successfully completed the fit out of SKM Anthony Hunts’
Edinburgh office in Autumn 2006, a+j burridge were commissioned
in January 2007 to design the fit-out of new premises for SKM at
Cale Cross House in Newcastle.
Prominently located close to the Tyne bridge and river SKM’s
suite occupies the entire 13th floor and enjoys panoramic views
of the Newcastle skyline.
The existing 1960’s building with central core, narrow floor
plates and low floor to ceiling presents interesting challenges
for the demands of the 21st century office. No raised floor and
a modest suspended ceiling supports the low energy approach of natural
ventilation and good daylight. Open plan office accommodation follows
the perimeter on 3 sides with reception and cellular meeting rooms
located on the fourth, north side avoiding a need for additional
cooling. The primary circulation forms an inner ring around the
core and gives direct access to comms room, shower, storage wall
and library. As with Dundee Street the bespoke joinery and furniture
items are designed to a restrained palette of materials and colours.
The project was successfully delivered on time and budget in an
intensive 3 month period from initial sketches to client occupation.
Floor Area: 4700 sq.ft
Completion: April 2007
Contractor: AMH Office Interiors
Building Control Consultant: Assent
Photography: Zoë Maxwell
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