Case Studies

Completed in April 2022, this extensive refurbishment
of Grade II listed building Bridge House will create
light, and airy contemporary CAT-A office space which
will incorporate AET’s innovative and highly adaptive
underfloor air conditioning (UfAC) system across all five
floors.

Designed as a private members club, in 1930, by Frederick Gould and Giles Gilbert Scott, designer of the iconic British red telephone box, Citygate House has been lovingly restored to its former glory and returned to its original name, The Gilbert.

Part of the dramatic revival of London’s iconic skyscraper, Centre Point, this project, completed in February 2021, focused on creating the new London headquarters of Japanese developer and investor, Kajima.

This redevelopment of an existing five-storey 1950’s office building in the heart of Holborn, includes a single-storey extension to the roof, an extension to the office plate to the rear by 3.5m, and an extensive internal reconfiguration.

This high-end refurbishment and extension of a 1930’s warehouse and former clothing factory has had its interior space transformed into six floors of premium, light, airy, and flexible workspace, whilst also achieving a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.

Underfloor air conditioning was specified for the project at Shatin Industrial Centre, transforming the entire sixth floor into a co-working space specifically for a community of designers and architects.

The Hoxton Hotel incorporates 192 hotel rooms, restaurants, bars and function rooms, as well as 4,000m2 of flexible co-working office space, the all within a sleek and contemporary building.

This comprehensive refurbishment of a drab, 1970s Government-owned office block (formerly Layden House) has transformed the façade and created 38,000 sq. ft of contemporary office space.

Since the installation of AET’s UfAC system and completion of the fit-out works, SAS’s staff have been able to move back into their new office environment. Many of them have already commented on the vastly improved working conditions.

This dramatic refurbishment, designed by Buckley Gray Yeoman architects on behalf of Kajima Properties, provides stylish, high quality office space in the heart of London, directly overlooking Coleman Street Gardens.

The extensive renovation of 72 Broadwick Street, due for completion in summer 2021, aims to make the building more attractive, sustainable, and accessible.

AET Flexible Space was specified to supply its UfAC system for this refurbishment of 24 St James’s Square, completed in early 2020. The design brief was to maximise floor-to-ceiling heights and enhance the double aspect interior.

AET’s excellent energy credentials and the reduced volume of building materials required for an underfloor system contributed to this project’s sustainable design.

Triangula Bastion is a distinctive mixed use development located in a prominent position on the banks of the river Daugava in Riga

Flax House is a five storey Victorian building with red brick , warehouse style construction, located on Adelaide Street in the Linen Quarter of Belfast.

Designed by Architect, Tate Hindle, the new building has a number of energy saving and sustainability features, designed to perform both during construction, and over the building’s lifetime.

Blackheath High School, an independent day school for girls and part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) network, recently invested £18 million to provide new state of the art facilities including a new library and resource centre.

This new build offers 1692 sq. m. high quality office space with highly flexible, column free floor plates, and internal floor to ceiling heights of 2.8m.

Underfloor air conditioning supplied for the historic VEF factory redevelopment in Riga, Latvia

Underfloor air conditioning was specified for the new ninth floor office level so that floor to ceiling height could be maximised, promoting the best architectural vision.

Underfloor air conditioning chosen by Mukusalas Business Centres for tenant flexibility.

Underfloor air conditioning was specified as a means to maximise internal floor to ceiling height, and the final design achieved an extra floor within planning limitations.

The largest commercial bank in China, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC) has adopted the concept of underfloor air conditioning.

Fantile units were supplied for the BMW office areas to enhance air conditioning performance.

Underfloor air conditioning was specified for the 7th floor of the building due to its flexibility and excellence of indoor air quality.

Fully redeveloped in 2004, the building offers a blend of contemporary office accommodation with historical period features.

Underfloor air conditioning permitted full height floor to ceiling glazing to be installed on the upper floors, granting additional light.

Film House is an iconic building at 142 Wardour Street in the heart of Soho and once home to the Associated British Pathé film company.

The Art Deco ceilings were left exposed creating opportunity for air conditioning and services designed to suit the functionality of the space.

The Shorelines Building in Birkenhead is a converted Victorian railway shed constructed in 1889 and fully refurbished in 2012 offering Grade-A office accommodation

Headroom in the building is severely restricted and underfloor air conditioning was specified to overcome this whilst providing full air conditioning to the commercial offices

Refurbished in 2000, the underfloor air conditioning system has allowed the historic timber beams to be retained, offering a unique contemporary office space with historical features.

The final project of a series of buildings commissioned by airports developer BAA Lynton and reviewed under the Egan initiative, Endeavour house is a replica of the First Point building at Gatwick airport and of the World Business Centre at Heathrow.

This four-storey red brick building dates back to 1905 and originally served as a Royal Mail sorting office. AET’s UfAC system was specified to overcome the building’s restrictive height limitations, which are common in older stock buildings.buildings.

The redevelopment by Helical Barr created 52,000 sq ft speculative office space with underfloor air conditioning allowing flexibility for future division.

Underfloor air conditioning was specified for the sixth form common room and study area located on the 2nd floor of the new wing extension, Bridge Studios.

Mixed use, eight storey building constructed in 2008, consisting of basement level residential units, retail space on the ground floor and six floors of speculative office space

Historic building in Clerkenwell offering six floors of warehouse style accommodation with exposed brickwork walls and underfloor air conditioning installed throughout

Tired high-rise office block adjacent to Waterloo station transformed in 2009 with a series of extensions, new façade cladding and new plant and services, including underfloor air conditioning

Bankside Studios was completed in October 2001, the six floors offering a total of 3,900 sq. m office space with underfloor air conditioning installed throughout.

Redevelopment of former Flacăra factory site in Cluj Napoca, creating new Romanian Headquarters for German IT company, iQuest.

An excellent example of cooling atrium areas using underfloor air conditioning, removing the need for false or suspended ceilings to hide services ductwork

The building represents a landmark in intelligent architecture and its 6-star rating reflects the green building design and commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability.

Underfloor air conditioning and Nesite raised access flooring was installed throughout the 7-storey building offering 26,000 sq. ft. flexible office space for speculative tenancy

Underfloor air conditioning and Nesite raised access flooring was supplied to this building in 2000 as part of a full refurbishment for Japanese developer, Taisei

The 16,311 sq ft building on Warwick Street has been stripped back to the core and has undergone a full redevelopment

Full refurbishment of the severely height restricted building located on a prominent corner position of Devonshire Square.

A full refurbishment including structural reconfiguration to the central core and installation of new HVAC services. Shortlisted for 2017 BREEAM Awards.

The Here East project announced in 2013 has transformed the former Olympic Press and Broadcast spaces at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park into Europe’s biggest technology hub.

€20 million refurbishment of the Alojas Biznesa Centrs in Riga, Latvia.

52,000 sq m new build speculative office building in Dubai for Daman Properties

Sustainable office headquarters for Majid Al Futtaim Properties LLC

The AET Flexible Space system was specified by FC Foremans as a solution to overcome English Heritage planning restrictions.

$93 Million New Build Headquarters Complex for the Kuwait Government National State Audit Bureau

Flexible Space Under Floor Air Conditioning was supplied to create a high level of air conditioned comfort for this height restricted, densely occupied building.

£45 million IQ building – headquarters to Energy giant Centrica

New headquarters for Korea Expressway Corporation

Originally completed in 1998, Flexible Space was specified for this new build development after BAA Lynton carried out a feasibility study

The client preferred a flexible system which would satisfy both high and transient occupancy levels and adapt to future change of use within the space.

AET Flexible Space Under Floor Air Conditioning and bespoke Teak covered raised access floor by Nesite was specified for the height restricted redevelopment of this prestigious Mayfair accommodation

The building features a Grade II Listed façade and is located in a prominent position looking over Regent Street and the Soho area of the West End.

The project was delivered as a ‘Shell and Floor’ development to allow the incoming tenant to complete the fit out works to their own requirements.

AET Fantiles with additional electric trim heaters offered the same performance as trench heating system, but with much greater flexibility.

The refurbishment required a fundamental rethink to transform the building in decline, into a modern sought after commercial space.

The design objective was to create a benchmark for a technologically advanced building that would provide energy efficient solutions for the developer, owner and occupiers

AET Flexible Space Hong Kong designed, supplied and installed the complete AET Flexible Space UfAC system

No. 1 Cavendish Place is an exclusive office refurbishment in the heart of London’s West End. AET Flexible Space’s market-leading underfloor air conditioning (UfAC) system has maximised the floor to ceiling height on this demanding project, while providing a top quality, flexible air-conditioned environment.

£45 million re-development of former Military Airfield site into Modern Aviation Business Centre

This stunning refurbishment of a former Edwardian residential mansion block in the heart of London’s West End, transformed cellular office space into five storeys of high class, open plan accommodation.

Multi-Award Winning £113 million Manchester Civil Justice Centre

This award winning redevelopment resulted in a 30% increase of the total floor area and high energy efficiency.

By incorporating underfloor air conditioning, instead of more traditional ceiling based systems, a floor to ceiling height of 2500 mm within an overall slab to soffit zone of 2800 mm was achieved.

A five storey new build construction for Microsoft Zizhu Campus in Shanghai, China

The building has thirty-two floors with six floors offering underfloor air conditioning.

Iconic Birmingham landmark transformed from 1970’s offices to modern, functional work space

Flexible Building Services for the University of Surrey’s new Learning Resource Centre.

This project is an excellent example of how UfAC systems can adapt easily to fast changing requirements of high density office environments

Prestigious New Build Development in Accra’s prominent Airport City location

Under Floor Air Conditioning was the ideal solution for overcoming height restrictions whilst maintaining a minimum floor to ceiling height of 2.6 m on all five office floors

Hong Kong’s 5th Tallest Skyscraper featuring AET Flexible Space

12 Buildings of Speculative Offices at Shanghai International Port Cruise Terminal

New Build Headquarters for Agora Gazetta Poland featuring 14,500 sq m of AET Flexible Space Underfloor Air Conditioning

Art Deco Architecture on the Great West Road.