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2006 Porcelanosa Headquarters Watford UK

The building is the headquarters for the Groups South East regional operation which includes a 16,000 m2 storage warehouse with loading bays, administration offices, showroom and specialist product presentation areas for the Porcelanosa product range.

The offices are in a 3 storey block of approximately 2,000 mt2 adjacent to the warehouse with office accommodation for up to 100 staff with meeting rooms, training centre and exhibition areas

A three storey spiral staircase tiled with the Porcelanosa Ston-Ker tiles is the central feature of the office interior atrium. Stonker tiles are a porcelain bodied tile range with the appearance of natural stone and easy maintenance.

A single storey showroom of 1,500 mt2 adjacent to the offices will contain bathroom and kitchen displays and a design centre capable of accommodating up to 200 visitors.

The cost of 2000 m2 offices including shell and fit out was approximately £3.5 million. The works were part of a total project of 20,000 m2 for the shell and fit out of warehouse, showroom and offices costing approximately £12 million.