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PWCHQ, MERCHANTSQUARE, BELFAST
Photos by Philip Vile. Interior design by BDP
GILBERT-ASH DELIVERS A GROUND-BREAKING CAT B FIT-OUT FOR PWC’S NEW BELFAST HEADQUARTERS AT MERCHANT SQUARE… PwC - GROUND-BREAKING
L eading construction and fit-out projects to be completed in Northern Ireland in recent years. The award-winning company was the fit-out contractor for PwC at Merchant Square, a £15m project which has created company, Gilbert-Ash, delivered one of the most ground-breaking fit-out 200,000sq ft of Grade A office space over nine floors in Belfast city centre. Gilbert-Ash delivered a fast tracked, high specification fit-out, accommodating up to 3,000 employees at the former Oyster and Royston buildings, in the heart of the business district and adjacent to the City Hall. Gilbert-Ash Managing Director, Ray Hutchinson said the new offices are one of the most digitally advanced spaces in the city and cements Belfast’s position as
a global centre of innovation. He said: “We are always very proud to work on landmark buildings, but this project in our home city is one we are particularly proud of as Merchant Square has the power to be truly transformative for Belfast. “While the building boasts an array of technology, the design features include elements of the industries which Belfast has been built upon. It is a celebration of our past while looking to the future with great confidence. “The interiors within PwC’s offices incorporates the city’s industrial and linen heritage as well as a number of Northern Ireland’s high-profile landmarks, such as the internationally iconic Harland & Wolff cranes. Themes running throughout the building have also been inspired by the
city’s ship building and aviation industries. “The building also reflects the geography of Belfast with the River Lagan and Botanic Gardens incorporated into intricately crafted bespoke interiors.” The landmark building incorporates technology-enabled client collaboration and event spaces. It also includes a state- of-the-art digital hub that provides the infrastructure and environment to inspire and support innovation. Carefully considered acoustics were also key to achieving this environment of collaboration and agile working. Acoustic ceiling rafts, wall linings and timber wall panelling were used throughout the meeting rooms. In addition, glazed screens were installed on each floor of the building, adding to the high degree of acoustic separation required.
“This is abuildingwhichwill help foster anexcellentworkingenvironment andhelp inspireandattract thebest people towork inBelfast.”
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