Bowsden Court | Newcastle University
Working closely with the internal project and accommodation team from Newcastle University, a sustainable solution was developed for the latest Kitchen refurbishments at Bowsden Court.
The primary aim was to prolong the lifespan of the existing JT Ellis Contract Heavy Duty Kitchens (CHD) and deliver a modern and stylish environment that meets and surpasses the expectations of the students.
“The original kitchen was installed in 2008 and was showing its age in terms of design. Having the option of replacing the door and drawer fronts only rather than starting from scratch has been fantastic. This has saved us time, money and importantly waste. The sustainable refresh of the kitchen was only possible because of the build quality of the original carcases and the finished result creates the contemporary look we wanted. A great solution which benefits our students and enables us to maximize our budget.”
- Christine Catterson, Head of Accommodation Services at Newcastle University
SUSTAINABILITY
A detailed modernisation program was developed to provide a complete overhaul of the kitchens installed in 2008. The fact that these kitchens need refreshing, rather than replacing, demonstrates their suitability to the demands of student life. We were able to maintain over 75% of the original kitchen.
Our recommendation was to retain the existing carcases, as these were in excellent working order, and replace the doors and drawer fronts with identical Contract Heavy Duty components.
This has proven to be a great example of how existing products can be utilised and enhanced within a refurbishment scheme to provide many more years of trouble-free service. Preventing the need for replacement is a huge advantage in terms of product sustainability, reduced life-cycle costs, and waste prevention.
MODERN INTERIOR
By utilising the latest laminates, glass and acrylic materials, together with on-trend colours and LED lighting, the kitchens were transformed in to a modern, stylish and homely environment.
A TRUE LONG-TERM SOLUTION
If you specify a Contract Heavy Duty Kitchen, you’re specifying a product that will deliver a long-term and sustainable solution without the hidden costs of a cheaper alternative that doesn’t last and cannot be refurbished.