Case Study
Crystaltech Head Office
Location: Romford
Completion Date: August 2025
Project Value: £100k +
Services Provided: Turnkey Project Management, Partitioning & Joinery, Electrical & Safety Systems, Flooring & Suspended Ceilings, Commercial Decoration & Washrooms, Furniture & Ergonomics.
Details
Full turnkey space transformation for Crystaltech’s new head office.
Romford
Essex
overview
Crystaltech required a full turnkey office transformation to modernize their headquarters into a functional, flexible workspace. The brief combined architectural building fabric upgrades, complete M&E infrastructure improvements, and modern commercial furniture. The final layout provides dedicated collaborative desk pods, private meeting rooms, executive management spaces, a staff break-out hospitality area, and a specialized technical training zone.
challenge
Technical Power Requirements: The dedicated training area required specialized 3-phase power supplies, demanding a full electrical overhaul with a new main distribution board and comprehensive EICR testing without disrupting day-to-day operations.
Multifunctional Zoning: Balancing an open-plan working environment with private meeting suites and acoustic privacy required carefully planned solid and glazed partitioning with bespoke timber features.
Turnkey Coordination: Managing demolition, joinery, mechanical/electrical services, decorating, and furniture supply under a single point of management.
services provided
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Turnkey Project Management: Full principal contractor duties, site management, health & safety welfare, and RAMS compliance.
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Demolition & Preparation: Complete strip-out of redundant flooring and sub-floor latex levelling.
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Partitioning & Joinery: Solid double-boarded and glazed acoustic partitioning, veneer doors, and bespoke timber feature slats.
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Electrical & Safety Systems: 3-phase power installation, new Distribution Board (RCBO/MCB), office LED & emergency lighting, and fire alarm upgrades.
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Flooring & Suspended Ceilings: Commercial carpet tiles, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), and ceiling tile repairs.
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Commercial Decoration & Washrooms: Full interior decorating, accent feature walls, and washroom cubicle refurbishment.
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Furniture & Ergonomics: Desking, mobile pedestals, acoustic privacy screens, task seating, boardroom suite, and break-out hospitality furniture.
result
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High-Capacity Workspaces: Delivered 26 fully equipped workstations complete with ergonomic task seating, integrated under-desk storage, and acoustic screens.
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Modern Meeting & Training Facilities: Created a high-spec boardroom featuring a 2.4m steel A-frame conference table, secondary meeting suites, and fully certified high-power training equipment supplies.
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Enhanced Staff Breakout Zone: Built an inviting hospitality space featuring a bespoke 3m breakfast bar, bistro dining sets, an L-shaped lounge sofa, and an updated tea-point facility.
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Energy Efficiency & Compliance: Handed over full EICR electrical certification, low-energy LED lighting, and modernized welfare facilities.
client feedback
“We recently completed an office fit-out with Grey Simmonds, including the design and layout of our new office with several meeting rooms and a breakout area. The team took the time to understand how we work and translated that into a functional and modern space. The project was managed efficiently, deadlines were met, and the communication was clear throughout. The experience was excellent from start to finish. We’re extremely happy with the end result and would recommend Grey Simmonds for office fit-outs.”
— Darren Sandon
