Gilberts Helps CBRE Combine Aesthetics and Occupant Comfort

CBRE Liverpool office showcasing open-ceiling with Gilberts swirl diffusers exposed but blending with the interior.
CBRE Liverpool office showcasing open-ceiling with Gilberts swirl diffusers exposed but blending with the interior.
CBRE Liverpool – exposed ceiling featuring Gilberts’ swirl diffusers

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 BREEAM Excellent-rated office development in Liverpool’s new commercial district to provide its team with the best workplace environment and have room for expansion.

Arterior Solutions and Gilberts Collaboration

Arterior Solutions was appointed to deliver the interior design developed by CBRE’s in-house team and turned to Gilberts Blackpool to support in combining the desired aesthetics with occupant comfort.

Innovative Ventilation Solutions with Gilberts Diffusers

Gilberts’ omni-directional swirl diffusers blend into the exposed ductwork while enabling smooth distribution and extract of air across the floor plate without “cold dumping”.

Slimline high-capacity slot diffusers above the external large expanses of glass discharge vertically to maintain a clear view across the city. Above the internal glazing and office entrance, the same model of diffusers have been set to horizontal airflow to eliminate any adverse draughts or temperature change differential as people come and go.

 

Break out area with exposed ceiling with Gilberts swirl diffuser on show
CBRE breakout area designed for comfort

A Joy to Work In

Sean Artess, Arterior Solutions Director, commented, “The senior team at CBRE Liverpool describe the relocation as a seismic move, creating a new space that is a joy to work in. It was essential to us at Arterior that we fulfilled that dream, in every detail. The relationship we have with Gilberts made them the obvious choice for the ventilation supply and extract: we know Gilberts can be relied upon to deliver the style and quality we wanted.”

Gilberts’ Portfolio of High-End Commercial Projects

The new CBRE offices are the latest in Gilberts’ portfolio of high-end commercial projects, including:

  • Google’s London headquarters
  • HMRC’s Liverpool offices
  • Rabobank’s LEED Gold premises in Dublin
  • The Lumen in Newcastle’s Helix Innovation Quarter (BREEAM Excellent-rated)
  • 103 Colmore Row in Birmingham

About Gilberts Blackpool

Gilberts is recognised as the UK’s leading independent air movement specialist, offering grilles, louvres, and diffusers for natural, hybrid, and mechanical ventilation. Founded 60 years ago, Gilberts Blackpool is unique in its ability to develop components, be it ‘mainstream’ or bespoke, entirely in-house, from initial design through tooling, production, testing, and supply, at its 140,000+ sq ft manufacturing facility.

Its state-of-the-art test centre, designed and built in-house, is one of the most technically advanced in the country.

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