Skip to main content

Tag: Roller Blinds

Cranfield University

Written by bcfltd on . Posted in Education.

Project Name: Cranfield University
Client: Watkin Jones
Product: Roller Blinds with bespoke printed fabric

Watkin Jones’ first campus build was at Cranfield University where they were tasked with the demolition of existing student buildings and replacing these with five new blocks of student accommodation. The blocks varied in size between 3 to 5 storeys to provide the University with an additional 613 bedrooms. 

Bartell were chosen to manufacture and install roller blinds across all 5 blocks. A bespoke printed fabric was picked for the rollers with each block having a different colourway of the same design. 

The project was completed over two phases with the second phase being delivered ahead of schedule in Spring 2022. As we manufacture our own products in house, we have the unique opportunity to control our production schedule. In cases like this where the project schedule of works has changed, Bartell can offer flexibility to its clients by adjusting its lead times.

The Lumen & The Spark, Newcastle

Written by bcfltd on . Posted in Commercial.

Project Name: The Lumen / The Spark, Newcastle
Client: Sir Robert Mcalpine for Legal and General
Product: 700 Silent Gliss 4830s Roller Blinds across two buildings

Located on Newcastle’s Helix Science Park Development, The Spark and The Lumen buildings were built by Sir Robert Macalpine for Legal and General. 

Both buildings are commercial office spaces with The Spark reaching 12 floors and the Lumen reaching 9 floors. 

Bartell were awarded the contract to supply and install Silent Gliss 4930 roller blinds throughout both buildings. Silent Gliss 1% Verascreen fabric was chosen allowing the natural daylight to flow into the office whilst also reducing glare. Installing blinds throughout the offices allows the businesses inside to work effectively throughout the day without any issues from the sun.

Upperbanks, Rochdale

Written by bcfltd on . Posted in Residential.

Project Name: Rochdale Upperbanks
Client: Wilmott Dixon for Rochdale Council
Product: Roller blinds

Due for completion in 2024, Rochdale Development Agency is delivering the Riverside scheme on behalf of Rochdale Council, in partnership with developer Genr8 Developments and Japanese investor Kajima.

Wilmott Dixon, the main contractor, were charged with building 242 apartments in Rochdale town centre. One of the projects main goals was to keep the community at the heart of the project. With this in mind, 50% of the project spend was invested with businesses based within 20 miles of the site.

Bartell was selected as one of the local businesses to contribute to this project. We manufactured and installed roller blinds to all apartments.

Hairpin House

Written by bcfltd on . Posted in Residential.

Project Name: Hairpin House
Builder: Ridgeback
Product: Roller Blinds

Hairpin House is a 237 apartment BTR in Birmingham completed in 2023. It was built by Ridgeback and took inspiration from the site’s historic home to Kirby Beard & Co, which famously invented the Kirbigrip hairpin. 

Project Furniture Residential were awarded for furniture packages for the project and they selected Bartell Cottage Furnishings to work alongside them to provide window coverings. We manufactured and installed our Triton roller blinds to all living areas and bedrooms in each of the apartments. Blackout fabrics were selected for the bedrooms to reduce light pollution at night whilst dimout fabrics allow some light to filter through to the lounges whilst also providing privacy.

By working with Project Furniture Residential, we ensured the residents of Hairpin House had beautifully furnished properties ready to move in to.