A newly discovered Super Basement has not only helped to attract the best talent, productivity has improved, and a new way of working has made the usable space 30% more efficient.

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Architects: Chetwoods Architects

Location: Holborn, London WC1V, UK

Area: 940.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: David Churchill , Courtesy of Chetwoods

Client: Sainsbury?s

Structural Engineer: GDP

Lighting Consultant: Cundall

Cost Consultant: Mace

Building Control: HCD

Main Contractor: RG Group

M&E Contractor: Halsalls

Furniture Supplier: Orange Box/HCS/KI
Courtesy of Chetwoods

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