A different kind of interior and collaborative challenge working remotely with multiple consultant teams and client leads in London and Mexico City: from brief analysis and design direction to construction issue, including understanding and accommodating local construction methods and detailed replanning of spaces to meet regulatory and access requirements.
As a standard methodology we prefer to source local products, finishes, furniture and lighting, for minimum environmental impact, cost control and practicality on site; in this case we are also required to meet UK Building Regulations which is difficult but not impossible with pragmatic negotiation to keep budget and programme on track.
Currently out to tender, the precise detail of how this will be achieved remains to be seen, meanwhile the process has been one of learning, new relationships and insights into both the diplomatic world and international construction.
