Walnut House Chambers

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2,152 sq ft
Exeter

The Brief

A space that supports each individual's own way of working and provides a nurturing environment to the team to kick back and relax in. A Grade II listed building that needed much care and attention. The design and sympathetic refurbishment to lift and create life with a welcoming feel to the space. A nod to the heritage of design through the palette, furniture and styling of the space was crucial.

The Space

A Grade II listed building set over three floors with all the quirky details of a building with this heritage. The design was focused on the existing original features and detailing along with the hidden gems we uncovered through the initial surveys. All rooms were kept as they were with small works carried out to the existing washrooms to create an accessible washroom and shower room for staff. Upon entering the building, the ground floor was designed to remain largely open with a lounge and kitchen area off the entrance hall with the reception and support areas adjacent. This allowed staff visibility into who was in and encouraged the team to sit and socialise together both during the day and into the evening. Rich heritage colours with complementary materials and detailing added a real depth to the space with the furniture giving it a modern boutique feel.

Project Process

1.0
Define Brief & Staff Engagement
2.0
Concept Design
3.0
Detail Design & Site Planning
3.1
Furniture Specification & Procurement
4.0
Site Construction
4.1
Finishing Details
5.0
Client Occupation
5.1
Bespa Ongoing Support
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Services Delivered

Full Service Design & Build

Furniture Consultancy

Walnut House is the new working space for a team of Barristers in Southernhay, in the heart of Exeter. Bespa sympathetically transformed the Grade II listed building by combining the restoration of original features with excellent bespoke furniture.

Process used for

Walnut House Chambers

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Define Brief & Staff Engagement

During our engagement we find out about your business, we listen and understand the requirements of how it works and the culture. This process helps us to discover oppotunities and solutions to define and develop the brief.

During our engagement we find out about your business, we listen and understand the requirements of how it works and the culture. This process helps us to discover oppotunities and solutions to define and develop the brief.

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Concept Design

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Detail Design & Site Planning

The coordination of the signed off concept design with the buildings construction, mechanical and electrical systems, data and IT, along with the design detail of any bespoke joinery elements.

The coordination of the signed off concept design with the buildings construction, mechanical and electrical systems, data and IT, along with the design detail of any bespoke joinery elements.

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Furniture Specification & Procurement

Furniture is designed to fit with the overall design brief of the project, new, refurbishment or replacement. Full take care of the full procurement, recycling and upcycling. We can arrange showroom visits to demonstrate what individual pieces look like within an office setting

Furniture is designed to fit with the overall design brief of the project, new, refurbishment or replacement. Full take care of the full procurement, recycling and upcycling. We can arrange showroom visits to demonstrate what individual pieces look like within an office setting

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Site Construction

We build the side to your specification with a project manager on site every day to ensure that the build is going smoothly and that any issues that arise can be solved quickly, saving you time and money.

We build the side to your specification with a project manager on site every day to ensure that the build is going smoothly and that any issues that arise can be solved quickly, saving you time and money.

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Finishing Details

Your bespoke pieces of furniture are installed in your office carefully and any final touches are made by our design team.

Your bespoke pieces of furniture are installed in your office carefully and any final touches are made by our design team.

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Client Occupation

The big day has arrived! You and your team move into a brand new space or back into your upgraded space. We will be present for the big reveal to help you get settled, it's one of our favourite parts of the process

The big day has arrived! You and your team move into a brand new space or back into your upgraded space. We will be present for the big reveal to help you get settled, it's one of our favourite parts of the process

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Bespa Ongoing Support

Single point of contact to manage and look after any workplace requirements.

Single point of contact to manage and look after any workplace requirements.

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