HMP Pentonville
- Project Title
- HMP Pentonville
- Project Type
- Refurbishment
- Sector
- Custodial & Defence
- Client
- Gov Facilities Services Limited
- Value
- £200,000
- Location
- Pentonville, London
- Duration
- 3 Months
- Project Lead
- Joe Cooper
Case Studies
HMP Pentonville Visit Centre
- Intro
Working with Gov Facilities Services Limited, the MOJ owned facilities management company.
The entire structural repairs and refurbishment project was costed at £200,000.
“The programme was complex with day and night work included and Sanper delivered.”
- Gov Facilities Services Limited
Project brief
The Visit Centre had ingress of water from the failed roofing structure as well as internal joist repair work that needed attention and then full internal refurbishment on completion.
The Visits Centre is used and accessed by prisoners and the general public visiting in mates.
Project solutions
Completed in October 2024, the full reveal and launch of the bar is set to take centre back stage on a forthcoming episode of Saturday Kitchen.
Project Highlights, Challenges & Solutions
- Electrical Upgrades: Installed modern electrical systems, including bespoke lighting designs to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
- Interior Finishing: Applied high-quality finishes, including custom woodwork and elegant wall coverings, to give the venue a chic and sophisticated look.
- Bar Installation: Designed and installed a bespoke bar area, complete with state-of-the-art equipment to support a premium winery service.
- Kitchen Renovation: Equipped the kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances to meet the culinary demands of a fine dining establishment.
- Decor and Furnishings: Selected and installed furniture and decor that reflect the blend of traditional Irish charm and modern luxury.
- Theme: Ensuring the assets were selected to complement the Irish theme and installed to a traditionally modern finish.
- Space Utilisation: Efficiently transforming the existing layout to accommodate both a bar and dining area without compromising on space or comfort.
- Time Constraints: Delivering the project on time to meet the scheduled opening and media engagements.
- Innovative Design: Maximising the use of space, creating zones for the wine bar and dining area, each with its ambience.
- Premium Materials: Sourced high-quality materials, including custom-made furniture and bespoke lighting, to enhance the venue’s luxurious feel.
- Authentic Ireland: We studied Irish materials and techniques, ensuring that new additions blended seamlessly with the original elements.
Project outcome
The project was completed to schedule in June 2021.
Sanper refurbished this building to create a new and improved visitor space. As well as the repaired structural work, new flooring, new decoration and new partitions internally.
The project was complicated due to video court proceedings ongoing within proximity of the closed off site, meaning that no power tool could be used over certain hours of the day. Sanper had to schedule work carefully so that deadlines were met as well as keeping ongoing prison procedures unaffected.
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