Britten Street.
CDC Engineering was contracted to manufacture and install a variety of features within the building, such as the aged copper wall nook in the reception area and the copper cladding to columns. The copper features were acid aged and surface finished in house workshop after manufacturing the panels and before installation.
On the upper floors of the building, the Tea point stations and associated doors were manufactured from birch-faced ply. With exposed joints and polished edges, the tea stations and associated doors were machine cut in our workshop and hand-finished on site.
We also designed and manufactured the back terrace birch and mild steel columns and cladding that feature with its unique design.
Our sister company Alpine Fabrication has been contracted to manufacture and fit FCU covers for Britten Street project. The commercial building located in 60/61 Britten Street, Clerkenwell, London was fully refurbished for new offices. Our team made a 3D scan and completed the survey of the office space and enclosed offices to understand the work required for the project. After the survey, we analysed the data, engineered the designs of the FCU covers, and manufactured the prototype that has been sent to the client for approval.
Alpine team has manufactured two different sizes of FCU covers to accommodate the different unit sizes within the building. The FCU covers were made from one piece of sheet steel, formed with folded side channels to make the covers ridged. This was then combined with a concealed folded air intake on the front face to ensure the cover does not impact the performance of the FCU.
The FCU covers were insulated with Armaflex foam that provides market leading energy conserving properties and soundproofing. Armaflex insulation is designed to mitigate the risk of moisture accumulation and condensation that leads to mold.
The FCU covers were professionally finalised based on the colour and finish that’s been provided by the client. The covers can easily be lifted on and off the wall-mounted rails when maintenance is required.
CityPoint Plaza is an existing open space located adjacent to CityPoint Tower in the City of London. The public realm had become dated and under-used, cluttered with rows of planters, and raised vent shafts, kiosks and staircases making wayfinding difficult. There was minimal seating and a lack of programming in the space to make it desirable for people to use.
Brookfield Properties recently purchased the building, and working with Allies and Morison Architects, the brief was to reimagine the public spaces, vent shafts, kiosks and entry sequence into the building as part of a temporary landscape intervention.
Charles Edward appointed us to engineer, manufacture and install black hot rolled mild steel entrance reception desk on the ground floor, as well as bespoke lift doors, surrounds and trims at the CityPoint Plaza building London. Distinct design reception desk features the contemporary interior and is complimented by the Dynamo’s latest digital art that displayed on a large LED video wall showing custom digital artwork that was curated by acrylicize.
Sub-contracted by Charles Edward we have also manufactured and fitted ground floor lift doors, surrounds and trims. Contemporary design lifts represent our precise work and high quality services.
Beast is a unique fine dining concept from DesignLSM’s long-standing client, the Goodman Restaurant Group. DesignLSM appointed CDC Engineering to join design and construction team as a bespoke metal fabricator and joiner.
Communal fine dining is easily the most unique aspect of the restaurant interior and represented the biggest challenge to the DesignLSM interior design team. We highly supported the designers and advised on the best solution from engineering and manufacturing point of view.
Our team was responsible to engineer, manufacture and fit exterior and interior cladding, bar and bar surrounds, bar gantry and rustic candle chandeliers and ornate candelabras. We also manufactured structural metal shelving, trims and ceiling gantry holders followed by the signage and decorational units.
Crossweys House is a landmark building on Guildford’s historic High Street, located in the Guildford Town Centre Conservational area. It presents a selection of materials typical of the period, including red facing brickwork and brick arches, stone parapets and cornices and an oak storefront with marble cladding to piers. Approached through a new feature entrance, Crossweys has been extensively refurbished to provide an inspiring workspace.
Appointed by the main contractor Corley and Woolley before COVID-19 pandemic, CDC Engineering has been responsible for bespoke metal fabrication and joinery. The project involved the manufacture and fit of 6-floor mild steel powder coated staircase panels with welded fin details and a feature solid oak handrail with oak steps. Also, the new feature entrance and external black zinc cladding panels created the character and style of the building.
Fortunately, we carried out all of the site surveys before the site was shut for COVID lockdown. Our team used a 3D laser scanner to conduct a photographic record of the survey. Our Senior CAD Designer processed the data from the site and provided engineering drawing components that were used to manufacturer the required panels and cladding in the CDC Engineering workshop. We also managed to order the required materials which enabled us to manufacture the staircase and the cladding over the COVID19 lockdown with the skeleton staff working on the shop floor.
From the staircase manufacturing point, the workshop team has been challenged in maintaining the continuity of all the gaps between the panels due to the variation in the building floor levels and heights. The manufacturing process had to be very precise to create a flawless and seamless appearance, and also match different heights over the different floor levels.
As soon as the site re-opened after the COVID-19 lockdown, we were enabled to deliver and fit the staircase and cladding. Logistically we found it challenging due to the manual labour and without making any marks, as mild steel panels were 6mm thick and very heavy. Also, the site was opened up with only a one-way system with strict COVID-19 procedures in place and working safely in confined spaces was hard to adapt to. CDC’s Engineering team had to be extra careful because it was a white powder coat finish; the protection of the panels was paramount since other contractors were working at the same site.
designLSM team has worked with Burger & Lobster on all of their restaurants, helping to establish the unique brand through signature interior design elements in each of their hugely popular restaurants. Meanwhile, the CDC Engineering team has been subcontracted as an architectural metalwork fabricator for all of the restaurants. For each project designers went through a process of deconstruction, removing what isn’t relevant and applying the Burger & Lobster brand to create modern and raw interiors with a warm, relaxed ambiance.
Each restaurant has its own unique character with bespoke metal and wood features designed by DesignLSM and manufactured by CDC Engineering. We were appointed to manufacture restaurant reception areas and bars, bar gantries, wall dividers, staircases, balustrades, internal and external cladding, as well as signage. Some notable features such as dividing walls constructed from original Nova Scotia lobster pots in Bread Street and the sleek zinc-topped central bar in Soho. We have also manufactured lobster pot walls with script signs, timber-faced kitchen panels, charcoal cookers for the kitchen, and the trademark lobster tanks housing the lobsters themselves. For the restaurants with outdoor seating, we have manufactured bespoke outdoor furniture, space dividers, architectural features, and signage.
Here is the full list of Burger & Lobster Restaurants that we have worked on in London:
West India Quay can be found here.
Bread Street can be found here.
Bond Street can be found here.
Leicester Square can be found here.
Treadneedle Street can be found here.
Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge can be found here.
Soho can be found here.
Oxford Circus can be found here.
Mayfair can be found here.
More information about the projects from the designers view can be found on designLSM website.
CDC Engineering were contracted by Fileturn to undertake a metal work of the hotel and its restaurants. We have had an extensive input in this building as the work continued with bespoke features such as ceiling, wall features, bar fittings, straight back staircases with glass balustrade, column and wall cladding, external cladding and signage, planters, back bar fittings and the feature polished concrete spiral staircase with brass handle.
CDC Engineering was commissioned by DesignLSM to manufacture and install a bespoke package of architectural metalwork and interior features for the newly redesigned The Ivy Kensington Brasserie, London.
The project brought together a restaurant, champagne bar, delicatessen, bakery and florist within one sophisticated interior. Our role was to turn the design team’s detailed concepts into high-quality, functional features that could withstand the demands of a busy hospitality environment while maintaining the refined aesthetic of the club.
From a statement champagne bar and brass wine gantry to bespoke entrance doors, furniture and florist displays, every element was individually manufactured to suit the space.
Working closely with DesignLSM throughout the project, our fabrication team combined traditional craftsmanship with precision manufacturing to produce a collection of bespoke elements using a range of premium materials.
One of the key features of the brasserie is the bespoke champagne bar, combining Marquina marble, brass detailing and a profiled pewter countertop.
CDC Engineering manufactured the supporting structure and integrated the various materials to create a substantial feature that feels refined while remaining robust enough for demanding commercial use.
A bespoke brass wine gantry forms a prominent feature within the bar area, incorporating illuminated glass pillars to create an elegant display for the club’s wine collection.
The fabrication required careful coordination between the metalwork, glass and integrated lighting to achieve a clean and seamless finished installation.
The entrance establishes the tone of the club from the moment visitors arrive.
CDC Engineering manufactured bespoke brass entrance doors with an antique-earth finish, complete with matching architraves and signage. Detailed fabrication and finishing created a distinctive entrance feature that complements the building’s premium interior.
Our package also included bespoke restaurant tabletops, florist shelving and display fittings, designed specifically around the requirements of each area.
Although serving very different purposes, each element was manufactured to maintain the same design language throughout the restaurant, deli, bar and florist.
One of the key challenges of the project was bringing together multiple premium materials while maintaining consistency across a large number of bespoke components.
Marble, brass, pewter and glass each required different fabrication and installation considerations. Our team worked closely with the design team and other trades to coordinate dimensions, interfaces and finishes before manufacture.
Particular attention was given to the structural elements behind the finished surfaces, ensuring that decorative features remained visually refined while providing the strength and durability required for a commercial environment.
The finished installation demonstrates CDC Engineering’s ability to manufacture high-end architectural metalwork and interior features where design, craftsmanship and practicality need to work together.
Every component was produced specifically for the project rather than adapted from standard products, allowing the design team to achieve the distinctive character envisioned for the high-end restaurant.
The result is a cohesive collection of bespoke features that contribute to the restaurant’s visual identity while being engineered for everyday hospitality use.
The Ivy Kensington Brasserie demonstrates what can be achieved when designers and specialist fabricators work closely together from concept through to installation.
CDC Engineering regularly works with architects, interior designers, contractors and hospitality brands to manufacture one-off architectural features where standard products simply won’t deliver the required result.
Planning a restaurant, hotel or luxury commercial interior? Get in touch with CDC Engineering to discuss your next project.
CDC Engineering was pleased to be part of this project and manufacture outside entrance canopy and cladding, internal and external signage, and internal garden cladding of the newly refurbished 45 Eagle Street commercial offices. Sister company Alpine Fabrication has manufactured bespoke FCU Covers for the building,
This project saw a continuation of a strong working relationship from previous projects with the main contractors Corley and Woolley.
DoubleTree by Hilton Urban Meadow Cafe in Bayswater, London. Urban Meadow is located near Kensington Palace, bringing to life the beauty of a Hyde Park meadow set against a sophisticated, London urban backdrop, with a terrace for al fresco dining.
As we have extensive experience in producing bespoke metal finishes, we have been appointed to manufacture bespoke white and copper metal leaf ceiling and wall features, aged metal doors, copper leaf features on the sliding doors and other units.
The Bersey Warehouse is located on Old Street and the corner of Coronet Street. Aviva acquired the building with the vision of retaining much of the original brick facing seen inside the building. The project aimed to keep the workspaces bright and airy, with the old building keeping much of its character. The project intended to bring a modern feel to the building, with large brass doors and architrave, all of the lift surrounds were of grained brass, which also completed the large green finished windows. CDC Engineering manufactured and fitted all of the brass and copper verde work within this building including external facades, internal and external signs, bespoke brass cladding doors and facies, lifts, doors, staircase green copper verde bespoke finish.
Through our detailed pre-manufacture survey that we routinely conduct, we were able to work with the client to resolve these clash points and manufacture a high-quality bespoke units to fit the required spaces.
CDC Engineering sister company Alpine Fabrication expertly manufactured and fitted all of the FCU covers for the building. This project came with some unique challenges, most notably several different size units were used. Many of the offices had pipework close to adjacent walls, and fitting positions varied on each FCU cover.
Collins Construction Ltd was the main contractor, and with their expertise and help, I have to say this project was a joy to work on.
