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Multi-storey workshop renovation and Panasonic installation in Sevenoaks.

Mid-Tech Services helped support TJK Builders transform an old, derelict warehouse into a modern office in the South-East of London in Sevenoaks.

Mid-Tech Services worked with TJK Builders to help transform and create the perfect environment for a fast-paced, forward-thinking workshop. The space in question is LIME TREE WORK SHOP.

A vibrant and exciting new coworking space in the heart of Sevenoaks, for those looking for more than just a place to work. Spread over 4,500 square feet, and three floors, LIME TREE WORK SHOP offers different work areas for different needs. Whether you wish to work in their coworking space, take a permanent desk, relax in the lounge areas or hire a meeting room – they have it covered. The ground floor is also available for hire for private events during evenings and weekends.

Our work included the installation of various air conditioning systems throughout the several floors of this renovation project. Workshop air is vital, as it plays a part in the productivity of people as well as providing them with a comfortable and safe working environment. In today’s modern office environment, HVAC systems are considered standard for a successful business.

Achieving the perfect indoor climate takes some intelligent thinking, design, and a reliable manufacturer in the hands of Panasonic. Utilising their dependable and energy efficient systems for this project was ideal due to their vast range and simplicity for the end user.

As seen in the photos below, this was the initial state of the building when we first surveyed it..

Our Solution

With plans and designs finalised, the industrial modern office begun to emerge.

The team at TJK Builders initially worked on the foundations in the main lobby whilst also constructing the six individual offices: three on the ground floor and three on the first floor. Within these offices, the Mid-Tech engineers installed individual wall mounted units all on separate remote control to allow for maximum flexibility in each office.

Within the main lobby of the building across the ground and first floor, we installed four ducted fan coil units connected to two 25kilowatt outdoor twin split units. All pipe work, communication cable and drain lines were contained on cable tray horizontally and boxed in metal trunking vertically to give the industrial look required by the client. All fan coil units (FCU) ducting was insulated to stop any condensation when cooling and reduce heat loss in heating. Nozzle jet outlets were also installed with air control dampers as requested by the client.

Finally, within the extension at the rear of the building, we integrated four ceiling cassette air conditioning units. Again, two on each floor. The ground floor units being 3.5kilowatt each, connected to a 7.1kilowatt outdoor unit. And the first-floor units being 6kilowatt each, connected to a 12.5kilowatt outdoor unit.

Below shows the progress from the different installs our team completed..

The Result

The building has now transformed into a sleek, industrial looking office space with super-efficient heating and cooling capacity.

As a result of our combined hard work with TJK Builders, this once rundown warehouse is the happy home for LIME TREE WORK SHOP. For over 20 years this beautiful, iconic building on Lime Tree Walk has been lying derelict and unloved. This historic warehouse, right in the heart of Sevenoaks, has been transformed into a stunning coworking space. A unique venue with lots of natural light, high ceilings and striking architectural features. The office now has a perfect year-round climate control capability which will keep running costs low and reliability at a premium.

The final set of photos below show the concluding outcome of the renovation.

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Testimonial

“LIME TREE WORK SHOP has opened in a formerly derelict building that has been lovingly transformed. With a new roof, came the addition of an air source heat pump, which with the energy crisis is hugely welcome and future proofs the building. The Panasonic system in place to regulate temperatures is so simple to use and has allowed us to independently control the various offices and open plan spaces within our coworking facility. During the summer heat wave, everyone commented on how beautifully cool our space was, so much so that it became a joke that several members were keen to sleep over! We couldn’t be happier with the simplicity and efficiency of the system.”