End Client: Education First Contractor: Knight Harwood Designer: Tony Fretton Architects
Suffolk and Essex Joinery were engaged on this project to transform EF’s existing offices into a vibrant, contemporary workspace. The project consisted of four phases all of which were carried out without disruption to the occupants who remained, throughout for the duration of the refit.
Education First is the world leader in international education combining language training with cultural exchange, academic achievement and educational travel operating in 55 countries.
Our works comprised of a variety of features and materials which included a prime grade American White Oak feature staircase with antique brass nosing’s machined into the treads, Reception Desk, 80% sheen lacquered Euro class B flame retardant MDF wall panels, a Carrara polished marble café bar, with back painted etched face toughened glass splashbacks, bespoke Brass shelf supports and foot rails, Muirhead leather clad banquette seating. New Male and Female toilet cubicles/vanity’s and various Laminated and Veneered Oak Teapoints with Corian worktops.
The combination of these elements resulted in a high-quality fit out creating a stunning open plan working environment.