Brakes – Croydon, London
Bowman Riley was commissioned by Brakes, a leading supplier to the UK foodservice sector. We supported their ambitious plans to move into the business-to-business food market, capitalising on a strong brand and distribution network.
Working in partnership with Brakes and the wider design team, we provided architectural services and CDM coordination, leveraging our considerable expertise in designing and master planning developments in the retail sector.
The first project was the refurbishment of an existing warehouse to convert it into a 25,000ft² food market in Croydon. The designs provide a friendly and appealing environment whilst maximising the functionality and efficiency of the development. We were involved in the concept planning of the scheme, store layout and the design of the building envelope, including a new customer entrance to present their branding on the first scheme.
We facilitated a quick delivery on a nine-week programme to a high standard. We introduced value engineering details to ensure the project was delivered within the target budget. The new food market we delivered has enabled Brakes to embark on its journey in this new venture. The specific internal layout and design have given Brakes a unique identity, differentiating their offering from those of their competitors.
Bowman Riley continued to work closely with Brakes to develop their standards and specifications, whilst reviewing new sites to assist them in their expansion plans.