A Bristol interior design company has won a £11m contract to transform a Bristol city centre office complex for global investment bank, Credit Suisse.
Paramount, which has offices in both Bristol and Cardiff, will be responsible for providing a "high-spec refurbishment" of 3 Rivergate building on Bristol's Temple Quay for the bank, with a view to creating one of the city's greenest commercial buildings. Alongside architect and design firm AWW and property consultants CBRE, Paramount will target the highest construction industry standards for sustainability and wellness.
The team will work towards securing the BREEAM Excellent, Wiredscore Platinum and 3-star Fitwel 3 certification, to show that it has achieved excellent environmental standards.
Last year Paramount was tasked with creating an "inspiring workspace" for financial services consultancy Atlus at its new headquarters in Bath. Paramount said it conducted a company-wide staff survey and several stakeholder engagement sessions to "make sure" the new workplace met Altus requirements and post-pandemic hybrid-working habits.
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Kevin Mashford, the Paramount sales director who heads up the company’s Bristol team, said: “We are all delighted to have been handed responsibility for transforming 3 Rivergate and creating a truly inspiring workplace.
“We have developed a strong reputation for using our expertise to create spaces that are truly special, and we will ensure 3 Rivergate has a striking transformation and is an outstanding place to work. We look forward to working in close collaboration with CBRE and AWW on behalf of Credit Suisse to ensure 3 Rivergate is also one of Bristol’s greenest commercial buildings with sustainability and wellness at its heart.”
The year-long refurbishment project, which is now under way, will see the seven-storey, fully serviced Grade A office complex undergo a comprehensive refurbishment which will pave the way for 75,000 sq ft of available, flexible workspace via agents Lambert Smith Hampton and CBRE.
Paramount, whose turnover currently stands at £38.5m, will introduce the latest energy-efficient systems, new building management system, solar energy panels, upgraded fire alarm, new security system, CCTV, access control, access barriers and a cycle-store.
Jack Sawbridge, Credit Suisse asset manager, said: “3 Rivergate is an exemplary project demonstrating our ability to adapt and recycle existing real estate for the modern occupier.
“We are delivering a modern workspace with a commitment to both occupier well-being and environmental sensitivity. Sustainable and renewable elements have been meticulously integrated, and the newly enhanced building will offer adaptable floor plates, best-in-class facilities and considerable new public and dedicated landscaping.
“Our chosen contractor, Paramount, has demonstrated a deep understanding of our vision and we look forward to delivering this ambitious project together."
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