Gilberts brings Specsavers’ ventilation into focus
The UK’s biggest opticians Specsavers has focused on a novel approach to create an “inspiring” workplace at its Nottingham offices. Even its ventilation reflects the brand and company activity. As Britain’s leading independent air movement specialist, we came up with the idea, optimising its capability to produce bespoke diffuser face plates for our innovative […]
Gilberts hits the right note with decarbonisation and comfort
Manchester conservatoire Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) is striking a chord in more ways than one with its decarbonisation programme, thanks to innovative technology from Gilberts Blackpool. As part of a larger refurbishment of the library building, the College has had its existing gas-powered boilers and mechanical air conditioning from the 1970s replaced […]
Gilberts’ role in future-proofing eco-friendly regional theatre
The new Theatr Clwyd- Wales’ largest producing theatre- will deliver “ultimate comfort and entertainment” through a substantial eco-friendly redevelopment. Gilberts Blackpool is playing a ‘behind-the-scenes’ role in achieving that objective. Originally built in 1976 and Grade II listed, the structure was in urgent need of reconfiguration and upgrading to be fit for purpose as […]
Helping create the best environment for mental health recovery
Optimum opportunity for recovery is being delivered for patients requiring acute care for mental illness- down to the ventilation. Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has opened two new facilities in Derby and Chesterfield. The Derwent and Carsington Units represent a £150m investment under the Trust’s Making Room for Dignity programme to revamp its mental […]
Balancing conservation, re-purposing and modern tourism
Sustainable construction extends through to the detail of air distribution in Edinburgh’s latest hotel The Resident Edinburgh. Winner of the Retrofit category at the 2025 Scottish Design Award, the modern venue demonstrates effective re-purposing of a 1950s office building that was no longer fit for purpose in today’s commercial environment with low ceiling heights, […]
Helping Scotland towards net zero public buildings standard
Fife Council’s new Dunfermline Learning Campus is setting the path for the nation’s Net Zero Public Building Standard, using Passivhaus Classic as a baseline. Gilberts Blackpool has played a pivotal background role in turning the objective into a reality. Core objectives in the building services design has been low carbon consumption, internal comfort and good […]
Gilberts Helps CBRE Combine Aesthetics and Occupant Comfort
A Seismic Office Relocation for CBRE An office relocation of just five metres represents a “seismic move” for global commercial real estate specialist CBRE, designed in every aspect to create a great workspace, achieved in part by careful selection of the ventilation. The company has relocated within 4 St Pauls Square, a seven-storey Grade A […]
Gilberts helps create ideal retail environment for BMW MINI
Gilberts helps create ideal retail environment for BMW MINI One of the largest car retailers in the UK has chosen Gilberts to help create the stylish modern environment synonymous with the BMW MINI marques. Halliwell Jones, now one of the leading dealerships in the North West, is consolidating its Wilmslow, Greater Manchester operation with […]
Showcasing British Engineering Excellence
Aston Martin’s new dealership- Grange Aston Martin Birmingham- has chosen British HVAC engineering excellence- Gilberts Blackpool- to help showcase its iconic British automotive craftsmanship. The leading sports car retailer in the UK, Grange already has an established network across England selling not only Aston Martin but other luxury marques including Bentley, McLaren, Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce. […]
Helping Blackpool’s new Civil Service Hub Deliver on Sustainability Strategy
A new DWP office providing a new regional home for the UK Government is the latest addition to Blackpool City Council’s £350m Talbot Gateway regeneration project, aimed at stimulating the local economy and optimising sustainability. The 215,000sqft office building in the town centre is the largest commercial building in Blackpool since The Blackpool Tower, and […]