London trip part 1

Hello there,

On the 10th December, last wednesday, I went to London to record the progress of some sites that Exeid are working on. I met two of Exeid's Project managers, Darren Stainer and Neal Smith. The sites were in St Johns Wood, Burlington Arcade and Knightsbridge (next door to Harrods!) The Clients are a lingerie designer for two of the sites and a handbag designer for the other.

My day didn't start out too smoothly as my train was delayed, however nearby intellectual conversations made the journey more interesting than normal. After a few minutes in an over crowded tube train and a short walk I reached my first site in St Johns Wood.

Rigby & Peller is a lingerie stylist thats offers luxurious under garments and fitting services in  9 boutiques across the UK, as well as online. They are also well known for fitting the Queen. The new boutique is located at 23 St Johns Wood High Street, London.

When I visited this site, it was very close to completion and final tweaks to electrics and fittings were being fulfilled. The store fittings and signage were all ready and waiting to be placed. The space appeared quite small due to all the furniture gathered in the central. Below are a few photographs of the site.

The store has cupboards (see above clip) which will store garments as well as shelves and tables to show customers products. Towards the back of the store this is large desk in the similar style as the furniture which will have a TV behind it. to the right of the sales desk will be a heritage wall and an area for sitting and having hot drinks. Carrying on through what I presume will be a luxurious curtain are four changing rooms including a larger VIP room. The staff area consists of a kitchen, store room, office and w/c facilities.

I would like the visit the store again when its up and running. No doubt its comforting, luxurious and glamorous and will succeed like its other boutiques.



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I've got to pop out to grab some lunch and have some other work to fulfil today. I will post about the other sites asap.

The only way is up!

Thanks for reading,

Hannah