TJ Hughes Headquarters, Liverpool

Project: TJ Hughes Headquarters, Liverpool - providing the retail community worldwide with designer brands and quality goods, at discounted prices.With fifteen store locations nationwide, providing products for a wide range of departments from Homeware and Fashion to Seasonal and Beauty. Their team works hard all year round to source not only essentials but also innovative and inspiring products, so they can continuously offer a vast number of affordable products that meet the needs of their customers.

James Robertshaw was appointed and approved to design and deliver a dynamic and versatile all-weather solution covering approximately 90m² of space, situated on the second-story rooftop of a newly constructed building housing their UK headquarters. The specific client brief was to provide outdoor protection for their staff during break and meal times, helping to maintain an inside-outside area that sustains the health and well-being of all employees. Working with the building contractor and architect during the pre-construction phase, our team detailed the fixing and dimensional specification requirements, as well as the processes, including working at height and access. Clear communication is always key during any project, especially when coordinating work.

We specified, manufactured, project-managed, installed, and delivered three Satin-S fabric flat retractable pergolas, featuring a combination of double-glazed fixed glass curtain walling and fixed glass balustrade systems. The pergolas were completed with RGBWW dimmable lighting and infra-red heating systems, controlled via an integrated automation system.

From initial consultation and brief to site survey, technical drawings, sign-off, manufacture, and installation, we worked in collaboration with both the client and the respective main contractor to deliver the scheme within an 8-week turnaround.