PACIFIC completed their first-ever commission from the further education sector with the successful delivery of a new reception area for the University of Edinburgh at its Learning, Teaching and Web Services headquarters in Argyle House, which is off the Grassmarket in the capital.<\/p>\n
It presented no challenges, given the company\u2019s vast experience of delivering similar works for other major clients in comparable public environments with a heavy footfall where visual appeal and practicality have to be balanced.<\/p>\n
Given the requirement by the university for a minimal disruption to academic life, Pacific opted to utilise night-working patterns \u2013 a practice the company has deployed on many projects before to ensure trouble-free project delivery.<\/p>\n
The works were commenced in the middle of February, 2020, and handed over to the clients at the start of March, 2020 \u2013 just four weeks later.<\/p>\n
Pacific refurbished the existing counter and reception area and formed an entirely new office to the rear with upward-looking views of the imposing Edinburgh Castle.<\/p>\n
Work included bespoke joinery, electrics, formation and installation of glazed partitions, high-specification data cabling and high-tech LED lighting and dedicated control systems. as well as all decor to finish.<\/p>\n