Location Newcastle Upon Tyne
Client Whitbread
Main Contractor Interserve
Consultant Thorney and Lumb
Value £2.8M
Scope of Works
The refurbishment of the old Co-operative maintained Grade II listed building in the centre of Newcastle. The finished refurbishment delivered a new 184 Bedroom Premier Inn Hotel and associated facilities, retail units at street level and a gymnasium within the basement. This was a full design and build mechanical, electrical and plumbing services project.
Key Points
- A challenging design to ensure the Premier Inn brand standards were achieved without detriment to the Grade II listed building and elements identified by the conservation officer for preservation.
- Critical logistical planning associated with a city centre site, were the building perimeter is the site boundary.
- 30% renewable energy target designed and delivered to the client.
