Booking Office 1869 - London
A spectacular English cocktail lounge situated in the diligent capital.
When our customer approached us with the project for The Booking Office 1869, we were excited by the unique challenge it presented. The brief was clear and intriguing: "Old-world European charm meets the dry wit of London." This distinctive vision required us to work closely with the head architect, ensuring we understood every detail firsthand. The palms needed to be lightweight to stand on the historic floor of the old booking office, with the added consideration that they needed to be disassembled for transport through St Pancras Station. Additionally, the palms were to serve a dual purpose, cleverly concealing security cameras and lighting. We worked closely with the other contractors involved to accommodate their cabling and design requirements.
Our solution involved designing a series of palms that carefully captured the essence of the brief. Each palm was mounted on a baseplate riser, allowing them to sit at the correct height within the decorative planters. To ensure stability, we reinforced the trunks with stiffening fins, particularly to support the natural curves of the palm trunks. Our team had the opportunity to visit the location and work directly alongside the other contractors, offering guidance based on our expertise to ensure the installation went smoothly. The palms were positioned to draw attention upwards, accentuating the building's impressive high ceilings, which were dressed in luxurious fabric.
Once installed, the palms transformed the space. They introduced a pleasing touch of maintenance-free greenery that perfectly complemented the luxurious environment while adding an element of surprise by breaking up the room's design. We were pleased to know that our customer was delighted with the result. It was a true pleasure to be part of such a fantastic project. We have since visited the completed space at St Pancras Station, where the final design looks absolutely stunning.
