Mango Solutions contacted us to build a new demountable office partition to be built onto the existing system which we installed originally many years ago. One of the offices needed to act as a server room and so had to be 30 minute fire rated, the other room had to be a small meeting room with two glazed front panels, with integral blinds. The demountable office partition system also had to match the existing system that we constructed a few months ago for another area of the office.
The difficultly with this project was the the ceiling is sloped and the door had to be constructed at a 45 degree angle making the ceiling joint difficult to construct. The system used was a 75mm wide demountable partition system offering good sound performance.
Angled ceiling to accommodate
Offices to go in here
Radiator to move
Demountable Partition construction
Demountable Partition construction
Demountable Partition construction
Finished meeting room and office
Finished meeting room and office
Why Demountable Partitions?
Demountable partitions are tax efficient in that they are seen as movable items and so can be treated differently in writing down allowances in the accounts.
We can also lease Demountable Partitions as they are movable, this spreads the costs of having the work done as Demountable Partitions always cost more than customers think.
Leasing of demountable partitions is very tax efficient and Cre8tive can provide illustrations, please contact us for further information.
Most landlords insist on demountable partitions being used for offices as it is much easier to take them out should the tenant renting the space leave for any reason. The benefit is that is saves making a huge amount of mess and destruction that would be need with a conventional stud and plasterboard constructed wall.
This Demountable Partitioning project in Chippenham was very straightforward. We had to match the partitions elsewhere in the office that we built previously and match the doors. The customer wanted as much glass as possible in the offices but also wanted privacy, as well as some solid elements to fit cupboards against. The two offices needed a good sound insulating walls between the offices.
Construction Photographs
It is possible to have quite a few different configurations to the partitions in terms of solid walls, glass walls and door modules. The glazing can be single or double glazed and in this case double glazed was chosen as you get better sound insulation, and you can have integral blinds inside the glass which can be turned via a control knob to open and close, so letting in light through into the rest of the office or having a bit of privacy inside the office. We use a proprietary system manufactured by Komfort, who are one of the largest manufacturers of aluminium demountable partitions systems in the UK.
The glass height and width you can also vary, in this case we have tried to maximize the glass height, and have added a side window of glass for the smaller office as well.
Initial open space needed offices
Radiator in the way
Glass fronts with solid panels
End office
Just skirting to apply
Full height glass window next to door
Finished result
Why Demountable Partitioning?
They look much better than conventional stud and plasterboard partitions. Glass can be introduced greatly improving the way light gets into an office space.
Using demountable partitioning is tax efficient in that they are seen as movable items. They can be treated differently in writing down allowances in accounts. Please click this link for more information.
We can also lease Demountable Partitioning as they are movable, this spreads the costs of having the work done as Demountable Partitions always cost more than customers think.
Leasing of demountable partitioning is very tax efficient and Cre8tive can provide illustrations, please contact us for further information.
Most landlords insist on demountable partitions being used for offices as it is much easier to take them out should the tenant renting the space leave for any reason. The benefit is that is saves making a huge amount of mess and destruction that would be need with a conventional stud and plasterboard constructed wall.
Questions on Demountable Partitioning?
If you are not sure about anything we love to talk about projects and sort out problems and issues with space, please give us a call on 01380 738844
The product chosen was a 50mm demountable partitioning system manufactured by Komfort systems, with cherry veneered doors and three vision panels cut into each door. The 50mm wide demountable partitioning system offers good value for the performance versus price. The important thing for this customer was that a visual separator was needed from the Sales office and another located at the other end of the office. The building had cherry veneered doors elsewhere so it made sense to try and match them.
The plasterboard panels were decorated in a neutral colour commercial wall covering to match the rest of the building. The vinyl wall covering is tougher than a painted panel and the vinyl can be wiped clean so it is very durable. There are many different shades, colours and patterns and a wide choice of costs as well, and choice really depends on how brave you are in chosen the right design. Most people just chose the basic colours and put the colour in the furniture screens, carpets and chairs.
The difficulty with this project was that the partitions had to be cut around the beams that were strung across the office space. The glazed fronts to the offices therefore had to be door head height so that the plasterboard above the windows could be cut out. The building also had a floor that was uneven, the important factor being that visually the glazed panels looked straight and so the line was put in with a laser. The window had a film design which at the current time of entering this project on the website had not been fitted.
Drawing work
In this case we needed to work out exactly the materials were needed first in order to cost it, but secondly to check with the customer what they wanted. This meant we had to produce a drawing. Sometimes we do not show this to the client, just in case they take all of our work and give it to someone else to price which some customers do. There is no appreciation that sometimes it can be actually quite difficult to work things out and they do not put a value on this, and we do not charge for smaller drawing work. There is a subtle difference between drawing work, space planning and visuals, we have a separate page if you want to find out more by clicking this link.
Initial layout drawing
Beam problem detailed
Before space with the beam
Before space with the beam
Before space with the beam
Starting construction – moving items out of the way
Demountable partition being constructed
Demountable partition being constructed
Demountable partition being constructed
Cutting around the beam
Completed photographs.
We ensured that the customer was aware that with a 50mm wide system there are compromises on the sound performance of the system. In fact, the enclosed area worked out well for them. The other side of the glass was a main walkway, the desks inside the rooms were not right up against the glass so noise transference was quite small. Our main concern was matching the positions of the vision panels on the doors. In the end the doors matched fine and the customer was pleased with the final result.
Wall with beam cut out
Wall with beam cut out
Final demountable partition glass wall
Better view of the matching door.
Why Demountable Partitions?
They look much better than conventional stud and plasterboard partitions. Glass can be introduced greatly improving the way light gets into an office space.
Using demountable partitioning is tax efficient in that they are seen as movable items. They can be treated differently in writing down allowances in the accounts. Please click on this link for a bit more information.
We can also lease Demountable Partitions as they are movable. This spreads the costs of having the work done as Demountable Partitions always cost more than customers think.
Leasing of demountable partitions is very tax efficient and Cre8tive can provide illustrations, please contact us for further information.
Most landlords insist on demountable partitions being used for offices. It is much easier to take them out should the tenant renting the space leave for any reason. Another benefit is that it saves making a huge amount of mess and destruction that would be need with a conventional stud and plasterboard constructed wall.
Questions on Demountable Partitions or on how to reconfigure your office space?
If you are not sure about anything we love to talk about projects and sort out problems and issues with space, please give us a call on 01380 738844
This project included the installation of a new Timber Demountable Partitioning System in order to create private meeting space while giving a clean professional look to the existing corridor. The project was fairly unusual in that the partition system although demountable; is actually made from Timber. the basic framework is still metal stud and plasterboard and the timber trims are fitted around the walls, as well as full timber door frames used to match in with the rest of the product.
Redlynch Leisure wanted to have a new open plan space to have an office design and fit out carried out. The initial space was completely empty and required a complete design with fitting out work, consisting of Interior space planning and design, demountable partitions, storage wall, carpets, creation of canteen area, flooring, decoration and minor electrical work. We also supplied all of the office furniture which was in keeping with the design of the building.
Design and drawing work
We came up with a few different ideas, the customer in the end went for a more traditional layout.
The office design and fit out project also required us to submit plans to Building Control for approval which we obtained on behalf of the client. The major aspects of this office refurbishment project is in using materials which were complimentary to the design of the building. We chose Komfort Klassic timber demountable system which matched the finish of the barn styled windows. The storage wall was chosen to take the place of a partition wall and a cupboard, saving on cost, and fitting with the finishes of the partitions, outside of building and the furniture, which we also supplied and installed. We also had to alter the plumbing and move a radiator in order to install the partitioning. We provided a complete package and all the customer had to do was to move in.
We also put the customer in touch with an IT company and telephone systems company to handle the requirements which we work closely with in projects.
Office refurbishment original open space
Office refurbishment being carried out
Office refurbishment completed but with floor protection
Storage Wall
We designed into this project a product called storage wall. Storage wall combines the function of a cupboard with a partition wall. So we build it up to the ceiling and as the width is around 400mm the thickness of the wall with the contents gives really good sound insulation. It is still demountable, so can be taken down and rebuilt.
Storage wall in meeting room
Finished Storage wall
Storage wall as a room divider to the kitchen
Why Demountable Partitioning?
Another key element of this work was that the partitions had to be demountable. There are several reasons why this type of partition should be used in office projects:
Demountable partitions are tax efficient in that they are seen as movable items and so can be treated differently in writing down allowances in the accounts, we can also lease elements of office refurbishments. Anything that can be moved.
We mainly lease Demountable Partitions as they are movable, this spreads the costs of having the work done as Demountable Partitions always cost more than customers think.
Leasing of movable items is very tax efficient and Cre8tive can provide illustrations, please contact us for further information.
Most landlords insist on demountable partitions in an office as it is much easier to take them out should the tenant renting the space leave for any reason. The benefit is that is saves making a huge amount of mess and destruction that would be need with a conventional stud and plasterboard constructed wall.
Cre8tive have carried out many office refurbishments over the years and all need to have some design and drawing work done initially and is the most important aspect of a project that needs to be carried out in order to carry out a project properly. The existing office space had small narrow corridors, a dated partitions system and dark green colours making the space very dark.
We redesigned the office space and used beam system furniture to get computer cables off the floor. We also created a tea point in a cupboard and added some features in the carpet for some added interest in the design. All of the walls had to be redecorated. The refurbishment project consisted of Komfort Kameo 75mm demountable partition system, Gaskell carpet tiles, Armstrong suspended ceiling and Sebastien Indulgence furniture.
Working out what the customer wanted meant we had to drawer what they had and come up with several layouts to explore how the office would work for them.
Existing space
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
Office Refurbishment Construction Images
Outside view of the offices upstairs.
Stripping out work
Partition frames going up
Partition frames going up
Boarding the walls
Reworking of small kitchen point
View of entrance door and small office
Main office
Beam system under desks
Directors office in the corner
Glazed windows so you can see what is going on!
Finished tea point
View into further meeting room
Finished tea pointFinished tea point
MD’s furniture
what is it?
Main office
Why Demountable Partitions in Office Refurbishments?
Demountable partitions are tax efficient in that they are seen as movable items and so can be treated differently in writing down allowances in the accounts, we can also lease elements of office refurbishments. Anything that can be moved.
We mainly lease Demountable Partitions as they are movable, this spreads the costs of having the work done as Demountable Partitions always cost more than customers think.
Leasing of movable items is very tax efficient and Cre8tive can provide illustrations, please contact us for further information.
Most landlords insist on demountable partitions in an office as it is much easier to take them out should the tenant renting the space leave for any reason. The benefit is that is saves making a huge amount of mess and destruction that would be need with a conventional stud and plasterboard constructed wall.
Not sure what to do?
Please give us a call and we can help with any aspect of interior office fit out, along with space planning and design work.01380 73 88 44
Cre8tive Interiors completed an office refurbishment fit out project in Gloucester. The original building consisted of an occupied warehouse with a split level floor and block walls which needed to be converted to offices. We are calling this project a refurbishment project, it involved taking an industrial unit and changing it (refurbishing it?), and then fitting out the inside to provide a complete office space by fitting a mezzanine floor inside. So it is probably a mixture between a refurbishment project and a fit out project.
The offices had to include toilets, reception area, new staircase, kitchen, boardroom and further offices as well as full integration of electrics, data and air conditioning. The project was also run under the Construction Design and Management regulations, so adherence to Health and Safety was paramount. All activities had to have risk assessments carried out as well as method statements for the type of work. Cre8tive was also Principle Contractor for the work, and this meant that there were some things that the client wanted to do within the time frame on site which we managed to do.
Pre-construction Photographs
All of the internal walls, ceilings, toilets and electrics would have to be stripped out including the spiral staircase and small room above it. The two units had a gap inside joining them which would need to be blocked up. The block walls inside would have to be modified. In the end it was easiest just to rip it all out and start again.
Existing warehouse with racking
Old toilet to come out
Spiral Staircase to be removed
Old kitchen to be replaced
High roof space to fit mezzanine
Roller shutter to be replaced with windows
Construction Work
The following photographs show the stripping out as well as the construction and finished photographs. The photographs show the sequence of events and all of the work that goes into creating offices over a mezzanine floor. Complete network cabling, power and data, heating and cooling with air conditioning, flooring, external windows, there are many things to manage and get to work properly which is what we do at Cre8tive.
Start of work
Walls stripped out
Spiral staircase removed
Stripping out
Blocking up of wall
Mezzanine arrrives!
Mezzanine pieces
Completed block wall
Drylining downstairs
New windows being installed
New suspended ceiling
Stair construction
Top of stairs
Sloped roof upstairs
Fire rated columns
Decoration throughout
50mm celotex insulation
Air conditioning througout
Outdoor units
Fire rated ceiling
New windows downstairs
New offices downstairs waiting for glass
Another view of the new offices
Protected 3 compartment trunking
Stairs taking shape
Kitchen under the stairs
Disabled toilet
Disabled access door into main office
£2k stainless steel handrail installed
Hand dryers in the new toilets
Cabling inside partition walls
Air conditioning and fuse board
Upstairs work begins
New suspended ceiling following the roofline
Opening ready for window
Upstairs offices
New air conditioning units outside
Upstairs offices nearly done
Nice new stairs
Nice new stairs
Upstairs office complete
Handrail is really nice
Upstairs office corridor
Stairs completed
We used demountable partitioning for the offices upstairs and downstairs for a few reasons, the first is that is is easy to reconfigure if you want to change it, and one of the other main benefits is that it can be leased and treated as a ‘moveable item’ as well as the mezzanine floor. The mezzanine floor itself is fully self supporting and not fixed to the fabric of the building so is also ‘demountable’. It could be unbolted and then re bolted in the car park outside if needed.
Why Demountable Partitioning?
Demountable partitioning is tax efficient in that they are seen as movable items and so can be treated differently in writing down allowances in the accounts.
We can also lease Demountable Partitioning as they are movable, this spreads the costs of having the work done as Demountable Partitions always cost more than customers think.
Leasing of demountable partitioning is very tax efficient and Cre8tive can provide illustrations, please contact us for further information.
Most landlords insist on demountable partitions being used for offices as it is much easier to take them out should the tenant renting the space leave for any reason. The benefit is that is saves making a huge amount of mess and destruction that would be need with a conventional stud and plasterboard constructed wall.
Office Refurbishment
This particular project was more complicated that many that we do in that it involved the mezzanine floor. If you need any advice or are thinking of an office refurbishment project please give us a call, we would love to talk to you, on 01380 738844
Our client wanted a complete redesign refurbishment of the existing office space. The first task was to come up with some ideas and some colour schemes, the director wanted an adventurous new scheme, so we focused upon creating a more spacious effect through introducing new concepts of Lighting, Suspended Ceiling, Partitioning, new Air Conditioning systems, Flooring and Furniture in order to create a more relaxed office environment that mixes bold contemporary colour and natural materials.
Design and Drawing work
In working out what needs to be done, we need to know what is there. A detailed drawing showing positions of electrics and the walls was produced. The new layout required a few designs, and in particular the Director wanted to have a meeting end on his new desk, so we had to design a desk and get it made particularly for him.
Existing space had to be measured and drawn
A plan of the new design
Specially made desk for the Managing Director
Colour scheme / Design
As this area was a completely separate area from the upstairs directors suite, we thought that the whole scheme could be different. The room was completely separate from the rest of the building, so when you walked in, there was a different feel which was modern, had a blend of the traditional timber partitions, along with some stripy carpet, and the middle solid carpet was a very high quality cut pile carpet which felt soft and luxurious underfoot. One of the main requirements was that the Managing Director wanted a meeting end on his desk and it was not possible to get one to fit from standard product ranges. We therefore had to get one made..
Existing space
As you can see from the photographs the whole area needed completely stripping out and replacing.
Large meeting room with old colours
Nice pink walls and green carpet
Egg crate suspended ceiling grid
Green door frames
Lots of nice natural light though
Small cupboard with lots of stuff in it
Green doors frames, green floor tiles in places
Deep in thought
Wider view again
Table was nice but wrong size and colour
Old Mitsubushi units to be replaced (R22 gas)
Cabling had to be sorted !
Stripping out and building photographs
I always like this phase as the office transforms, from a very dull space to something new. We do get an immense level of satisfaction in carrying out office refurbishment projects for this reason.
Demolition was quick
New ceiling grid going in
Main materials delivered as well
On the phone!
Grid being fitted
We had to span this
Lots of pipes exposed
Head tracks fitted first
Block walls had to come out
New demountable partition frames going in
Walls tape and jointed
Other frames in
Other frames in
Holes filled
Decoration with expensive wall paper
Decoration with expensive wall paper
Door over panels fitted
Channeled power supplies in the floor
Final trims
Power cables sunk into floor
Walls taking shape
Fitting of wall boards
Window frames being built
Doors hung
Chairs arrived !
Carpeted ready for furniture
Carpeted ready for furniture
Carpeted ready for furniture
Waiting for glass installation
Final photographs
As you can see from the final photographs, Cre8tive were successful in carrying out a complete redesign and office refurbishment of the customers existing space.
Final photo
Bespoke MD’s desk
Bespoke MD’s desk
New sofas as well
Bespoke MD’s desk
Bespoke MD’s desk
MD’s new office
LED lighting throughout
Glazing with internal blinds
Why Demountable Office Partitions?
Demountable partitions are tax efficient in that they are seen as movable items and so can be treated differently in writing down allowances in the accounts, we can also lease elements of office refurbishments. Anything that can be moved.
We mainly lease Demountable Partitions as they are movable, this spreads the costs of having the work done as Demountable Partitions always cost more than customers think.
Leasing of movable items is very tax efficient and Cre8tive can provide illustrations, please contact us for further information.
Most landlords insist on demountable partitions in an office as it is much easier to take them out should the tenant renting the space leave for any reason. The benefit is that is saves making a huge amount of mess and destruction that would be need with a conventional stud and plasterboard constructed wall.
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Not sure what to do?
Please give us a call and we can help with any aspect of interior office fit out, along with space planning and design work.
An office refurbishment in Weston Super Mare was requested by John Hodge Solicitors. They had recently purchased a video store just out of the town center. At the same time they purchased another building at Morston Court, separate project. This building was the customer facing part of the business so the old store needed to represent the corporate identity but also be practical.
One of the first problems was that the whole internal space needed stripping out. They also needed a reception areas, some client meeting rooms near the reception and an admin area close by. Upstairs there was also a requirement for office space.
As the building use was going to be for public access, see clients from the general public, disabled access doors and a disabled toilet needed to be considered, as well as the car park out the front, with a slope, handrail and markings.
Initial site Photographs
The old choices video store
Nice windows at the front
Inside is a bit challenging
All of the flooring needed to replaced.
Nice shiny signs inside
Old serving counter to come out
Roller shutter also had to come out
Several ceiling heights and steps to sort out
Many walls needed treatment
As well as windows opening up
Old R22 gas a/c units needed replacing
These toilets had to be widened for disabled access
More damaged ceilings
Carpet in good condition going upstairs
Ceilings and lights needing replacement
Generally just a bit dark in all rooms
Generally just a bit dark in all rooms
Kitchen upstairs
Needed ripping out and staring again
Needed ripping out and staring again
Toilet also needed refurbishing
Drawings and design work.
Work out the existing space
Workout some layouts, this one the overall with furniture
Then some detail, this one ceiling and electrical
Construction photographs
Some walls had to come out
Builders work
Work to the toilets
Work to the toilets
Lots of ceiling tiles delivered!
Ceiling in still much to do
Wall opening for new doorway
Wall to be boaded
More materials arrived
mmm. what next..
Work on making a disabled access slope
Work on making a disabled access slope
Walls taped ready for painting
Offices getting ready
Offices getting ready
Painting of window ledges
New ceilings
Walls decorated behind reception
Waiting for doors and frames
Back offices
Furniture arrived
Offices nearly done
New suspended ceiling
Waiting for lights
Upstairs ceilings in
Upstairs walls done
Overhead door heater
Car park and Front
Old steps very slippery and broken
I like diggers
I like diggers
I like diggers
I like diggers
detail of the steps
Front steps
Our sign!
New non slip tiles
Painting of frames half done
Window frames painted
Disabled handrail
nice new tarmac
And painting
New sign makes a great difference
Inside frames were painted as well.
Detail of the slope
New automatic disabled doors
Better view of the ramp
And car park place
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Completion photos
Small mat details
John Hodge Solicitors finished reception
Different view
Reception desk
Finished offices
Finished offices
Window frames painted
New sign makes a great difference
Finished back offices
Another view of reception
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Office Refurbishment Project?
We would love to talk to you. We get a real kick of seeing some really run down properties, working out what can be done with a vision, carry out the work to transform the property.
If you have a similar property, or want to try and re-work your offices then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Cre8tive Interiors were ask to look at the complete office design and refurbishment for Thales Optronics in Taunton, to convert an existing factory area into a new reception area. Initial work required the removal of a metal skinned demountable system, ceilings and lighting, along with stripping out and replacing the entrance doors with new glass doors.
The lighting chosen was LG3 direct / indirect fittings which is the recommend lighting systems for modern offices. The partitions included silicon jointed glass called Komfort Polar, joining into Komfort Kameo 75mm system which offers a soft radius profile and joins neatly with the Polar silicon jointed system. The doors are disable access width to conform to the DDA regulations.
Existing Space
Thales did not use this building and wanted to create more of a main reception for the site. The building inside was very factory looking, in that it had metal partitions. Fine for a laboratory environment, not very nice for offices. The lighting was also pretty bad with old lino, the whole area needed replacing.
Metal partition walls and hard lino floor everywhere
More metal partitions
Lots of dark cubbyholes
Ceilings all over the place.
More metal walls
Entrance doors needed replacing
Drawing and Design work
Existing layout to work out what we have
Final design for Thales
Construction work
Lots of metal to come out
Old entrance doors to come out
New demountable partitions built
Builders work in progress..
Glass fitted waiting for manifestations
Carpets fitted
Final Photographs
View from inside the meeting room
Nice open reception waiting for furniture
Special feature wall behind reception desk
Lots of glass
Two meeting rooms
Design and Refurbishment Work
Often with these projects the hard part is knowing where to start. The customer knows it is not right and may have seen other areas that they like. Translating that into a cost can be quite difficult, so what we do at Cre8tive is to listen and then try and interpret what the customer wants. We go through certain steps and doing the drawing work is one of them.
If you are struggling to come up with something, please do not hesitate to give us a call 01380 73 88 44 or email us on [email protected]
