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The firm also had to deal with the obstacle of the hectic schedule of the capital’s infamous Fleet Street to carry out the work.

Despite the distractions, Signbox was able to finish the project within a month, after a few months of design work.

The final result included a large LED-lit numerical sign of ‘165’ to represent the prestigious building’s brand, textured acrylic panels for a backlit feature wall, and a glass directory in the reception area.

Senior project manager at Signbox, Andrew O’Hara, comments: “We were tasked with installing a uniform, fabricated aluminium dressing in the recessed, two-storey-high entrance-way. The busy Fleet Street location proved an obstacle here as there was limited access and restricted hours in which to work. The dressing was created in 10swg aluminium and installed over a fabricated framework.

The end result is a striking and imposing entrance, befitting the building’s prestigious location and the high-profile tenants it houses”

“We installed a white LED-infused flexi strip along the edge of cladding, accenting the height of the doorway and adding to the overall effect. The end result is a striking and imposing entrance, befitting the building’s prestigious location and the high-profile tenants it houses.”

O’Hara continues: “We were working with the architects and various subcontractors each tasked with delivering specific aspects of the project that needed to fit together seamlessly to deliver a modern, welcoming space.

“Our own contributions to this: the acrylic panelled feature wall and the bespoke, glass tenant directory ultimately fitted together seamlessly with elements delivered by other suppliers, while the oversized ‘165’ LED numerals served to link everything together and to reinforce the building’s brand.”