We worked extremely closely on this project with David Simmons of FWP architects to bring his designs for the room to life…starting with solid oak and oak veneers for the banquette seating that was pre-fabricated in our workshop prior to installation.

We installed a new bulkhead above the bar and had our plastering partners cover it in keeping with the rest of the room. The bar area needed some attention in terms of ergonomics so we created a more practical ‘behind-the-bar’ area with space for a range of bottle fridges and AV equipment. The bar itself was manufactured with slatted front panels which were painted to be a specific pantone of a very striking blue whilst the bar top itself was created using Silestone.

To bring the design and decor together we manufactured and sprayed the low-level wall panelling that runs around the perimeter of the room, whilst fire regulations were met with the addition of two new fire doors and all associated ironmongery.

Finally, we manufactured the two light-boxes that can be seen in the first image that house the stained-glass panels that were saved from the strip-out of the original room due to their sentimental value to the club having been originally glazed by a club member.

Richard Ellis from the Club’s Management Committee says:

“The Club is delighted with the results of the bar refurbishment. The quality of the work by Aspire, matching architect FWPs design, has created a modern contemporary feel to the 1869 Bar. We are sure it will appeal to our existing customers and our neighbours in the new local housing estates in North Preston, who are welcome to enjoy the new bar.”