Hive Group were appointed by the Client, MatchesFashion.com & Main Contractor Wren-UK to provide the Stage 3-6 design services in respect of the proposed existing bonded warehouse conversion to a distribution & fulfilment centre fit for a modern fashion brand.

The scheme consisted of a full refurbishment of the existing 165,000sqft bonded warehouse, complete with the installation of a new internal two storey mezzanine facility bringing the new distribution and fulfilment centre to 257,000sgft, full refurbishment of the existing 54,000sqft multi-storey office building and construction of new welfare facilities to accommodate 300+ staff members complete with associated site works. Services within the warehouse included; Full new LV/IT, lighting/emergency lighting, fire detection, distribution, new air handling units (AHUs) and roof mounted extract fans.

A full new commercial sprinkler installation to FM standards was installed within the centre in association with Hall & Kaye Services within the offices included; Full new LV/IT, lighting/emergency lighting, fire detection, distribution, new ventilation units (MVHR), LTHW heating, domestic services and comfort cooling (AC).

MatchesFashion.com is a London-based global luxury retailer for men and women, offering the work of more than 400 luxury brands like Gucci, Prada, Stella McCartney, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Burberry and Lanvin. The business operates online and via four London stores, and runs No.23, a private-shopping townhouse.