Charlton Morris
Crafting an inspiring, next-generation Leeds hub for Charlton Morris.
Client
Refurbishment Company
Location
North & Scotland
Sector
Commercial
Earlier this year Charlton Morris moved to the vibrant Boar Lane, located in the centre of Leeds. Charlton Morris are one of the fastest growing, more progressive recruitment companies in the UK. In order to match their forward-thinking brand, they required offices which would further inspire their team and progression. Design Tonic were approached to transform their offices into an inspiring space.
'Industrial look and feel to be complemented with a calm and welcoming edge.'
— Project Architect, Arcadis
- Charlton Morris
Komfort’s Partnership
Meeting the design intent, as well as performance requirements, our Polar 54 system was installed. This system is part of our newly designed and acoustic and structurally enhanced frameless range. The sightline of the framework is a minimal 32mm, providing a contemporary and discreet narrow-gauged structure, without compromising on strength and performance. The black powder coating on the aluminium trackwork used for this project seamlessly complemented the industrial tones running throughout the space.
Our Polar 54 system is available in a range of glass configurations, including single glazed and a slimline double glazed option. Helping to create the impression of space and best utilise office planning. Polar 54 can reach acoustics ratings up to 47dB (Rw) and impressive structural performance.
Complementing our Polar 54 system, is our Sonik doors. Sonik is our acoustic glazed door which is available with many configurations and ensures high acoustic insulation is maintained through the use of an automatic drop-down seal.
§02 — Specification
Komfort Systems
Three Komfort systems, calibrated to a single architectural language: gold steel, acoustic glass, and integrity ratings that disappear into the building.
01
DEF—EI30
Defence EI Fire Screens
with Applied Bars
Single-glazed steel-framed screens dividing teaching wings from circulation. Slim sightlines, high-spec gold RAL.
02
DEF—EI60
Polar 100
Double Glazed Partitioning
Double-glazed system protecting protected escape routes. Specified to BS EN 1364-1, full third-party certified.
03
POL—100
Sonik Doors
Double-glazed, 100mm cavity
Numbers, held quietly behind the glass.
Charlton Morris
′
Fire integrity rating
EI60 — minutes
k
Square feet partitioned
Across four floors
%
Polar 100 double-glazed
Acoustic performance
RIBA-shortlisted scheme
Education, 2024
Charlton Morris
Komfort Products Used
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The brief in brief
Included in the brief was the vision for an industrial look and feel, to be complemented with a calm and welcoming edge.
Encouraging collaboration and creativity amongst the team with co-working spaces and integrated technology was key to the design project.
This brief was achieved through the use of biophilic design, open soffit ceilings, timber, dark framework and detailings. To complement this look, our Polar 54 partitioning system was specified.
The End Result
This stunning project was completed to the highest standard, with a great team involved. The space is truly representative of the dynamic brand that Charlton Morris have made for themselves and it was a pleasure to be involved.
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