{"id":19667,"date":"2024-05-27T21:44:39","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T20:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/british-builders.co.uk\/?p=19667"},"modified":"2025-12-09T12:43:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T12:43:47","slug":"conversion-of-miller-harris-basement-into-office-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/british-builders.com\/?p=19667","title":{"rendered":"Basement into Office Space &#8211; Covent Garden, London"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758263719621{padding-top: 290px !important;padding-bottom: 290px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/british-builders.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/project_2.webp?id=20222) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"white new_title bold\" style=\"display: none;\">Basement into Office Space \u2013 Covent Garden, London, WC2E<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758114458368{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;project_details&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;title-project-post&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;project_details&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"bm-project\" aria-label=\"Project details and client feedback\">\n<div class=\"bm-grid\">\n<article class=\"bm-card\" aria-labelledby=\"bm-title-details\">\n<div class=\"bm-figure bm-figure-mobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bm-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/british-builders.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/project_2b.webp\" alt=\"Basement into Office Space Covent Garden Market, London\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-card-list\">\n<h1 id=\"bm-title-details\" class=\"bm-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Basement into Office Space &#8211; Covent Garden, London<\/h1>\n<ul class=\"bm-list\">\n<li class=\"bm-item\">\n<div class=\"text-wrapp\"><span class=\"bm-label\">Location<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"bm-value\">Covent Garden Market, London<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"bm-item\">\n<div class=\"text-wrapp\"><span class=\"bm-label\">Duration<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"bm-value\">27 Days<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"bm-item\">\n<div class=\"text-wrapp\"><span class=\"bm-label\">Contract Value<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"bm-value\">\u00a330 890<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bm-feedback\">\n<p class=\"bm-cap\">Client Feedback<\/p>\n<p class=\"bm-quote\">&#8220;The Miller Harris management team commended British Builder for our professionalism, quality of work, and ability to manage the complexities of working in a busy retail environment. They were particularly pleased with the transformation of the basement into a vibrant and functional office space. The collaborative approach and clear communication throughout the project were appreciated, leading to a successful outcome.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"bm-figure bm-figure-desktop\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bm-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/british-builders.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/project_2b.webp\" alt=\"Basement into Office Space Covent Garden Market, London\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758114356326{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table class=\"my_table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"right bold\">Location<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">Covent Garden Market, London<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"right bold\">Client<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">Miller Harris<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"right bold\">Project Manager<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">Azzam Hakim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"right bold\">Delivery Programme Period<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">27 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"right bold\">Contract Value<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">\u00a330 890<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"right bold\">Project Number<\/td>\n<td class=\"left\">PRO-5734<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758113656745{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;project_feedback&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20192\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 1240px; height: 500px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/british-builders.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/project_2b.webp\" alt=\"Basement to Office conversion in London\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747146608222{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #043671 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"white\">Client Feedback<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758114572834{padding-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<em class=\"white\">\u201cThe Miller Harris management team commended British Builder for our professionalism, quality of work, and ability to manage the complexities of working in a busy retail environment. They were particularly pleased with the transformation of the basement into a vibrant and functional office space. The collaborative approach and clear communication throughout the project were appreciated, leading to a successful outcome.&#8221;<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;before-after&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;19687,19675,19676,19678,19677,19674,19686,19684,19688,19689,19691,19699,19737,19680,19690&#8243; img_size=&#8221;250&#8243; slides_per_view=&#8221;4&#8243; hide_pagination_control=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;Project Gallery&#8221; el_id=&#8221;project_gallery_slider&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sliders_basement&#8221;][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;19687,19675,19676,19678,19677,19686,19684,19688,19689,19691,19699,19737,19674,19679,19690&#8243; img_size=&#8221;250&#8243; slides_per_view=&#8221;2&#8243; hide_pagination_control=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;Project Gallery&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sliders_basement_mobile&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;project-overview-text&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"project_text_box_title\">Basement to Office Conversion \u2014 Covent Garden, London<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Project Overview<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>British Builders was appointed by luxury perfume house Miller Harris to convert the unused basement of their Covent Garden store into a modern, bright, and efficient office workspace. The project required maintaining full retail operations above, demanding precise planning, strong communication, and flexible coordination throughout construction.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Scope of Work<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Painting &amp; Aesthetics:<\/strong> Full repaint in bright white to maximise natural and artificial light.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bathroom Renovation &amp; Addition:<\/strong> Upgrade of existing facilities plus construction of an additional staff bathroom.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Office Partitioning:<\/strong> Installation of acoustic partitions for focused work areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Custom Office Furniture:<\/strong> Bespoke desks and storage designed to optimise floor space.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tunnel Partitioning:<\/strong> New partitions separating office, stockroom, meeting and breakout areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lighting Installation:<\/strong> Energy-efficient LED lighting with task and ambient setups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Challenges &amp; Solutions<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sub-contractor Delay:<\/strong> A personal emergency created a potential one-week delay; tasks were reallocated and resequenced to keep the programme on track.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Logistical Restrictions:<\/strong> Limited access in Covent Garden required off-peak deliveries and temporary off-site storage to prevent disruption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Continuous Retail Operations:<\/strong> The shop remained open throughout; soundproof barriers, phased works, and out-of-hours noisy tasks ensured uninterrupted trading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Final Outcome<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The project was completed within 27 days, delivering a bright, modern office with dedicated workstations, upgraded staff amenities and clearly organised functional zones. The new workspace enhanced operational efficiency and aligned with the luxury standards of the Miller Harris brand, all achieved with minimal impact on retail operations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Client Feedback<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>\u201cThe Miller Harris management team commended British Builders for our professionalism, quality of work, and ability to manage the complexities of working in a busy retail environment. They were particularly pleased with the transformation of the basement into a vibrant and functional office space. 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