Designed to fit in with the grandeur and style of the building, Naco has been involved with the prestigious restoration project at The Savoy.
The £100 million restoration project at The Savoy required all works to be carried out while retaining original features.
The improvements to the hotel which has recently been captured on camera for its own TV show, has included a refit for all of its 268 bedrooms, nine floors, reception and extensive lift system.
Supplied in Knock-Down (KD) form, built up on site, acoustic louvres and doors hide a plant room on the 6th floor; and on the 8th lean back louvres do a similar job. Throughout the building, Naco restored existing louvres, matching new blades and brackets with their original counterparts.
Due to the age of the building and the exacting requirements of the renovation, it was not without its complications. Jeff Cooper, senior surveyor for the Chorus Group, which oversaw the restoration, explains: 'As we stripped the building back unforeseen problems were revealed, particularly with the existing mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems. To this end, any suppliers we used had to react quickly to meet the continually changing requirements of the job.'
Its excellent portfolio of products, plus competitive pricing, meant that Naco more than met the brief. 'We were immediately impressed by Naco and have not been disappointed,' said Mr Cooper. 'They have been positive and helpful throughout the entire project, consistently coming up with solutions to the issues that inevitably arose.
'Naco proved to be a great asset, taking alterations to the brief in its stride; contributing their design and engineering expertise to ensure the louvres did their job, while also concealing equipment that would otherwise be visible and ruin the look of the building.'
The Savoy is an extremely high-profile development, which showcases Naco's skills as both designer and problem solver, firmly cementing its position as a leading player in the louvre market.'
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