ask-re unites KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Air France
ask-re Service Delivered
ask-re Smartspace completed the fit-out of the combined head offices at Plesman House, near Heathrow. The fit-out of the 18,000 sq ft building, formerly part occupied by Alitalia, was completed in two, seven week phases. Smartspace was involved in all aspects of the scheme from the detailed design stage to completion. Services included:
- Detailed design and specification preparation
- Budgetary advice
- Furniture audit
- Procurement advice
- Production of tender documentation and tender action
- Planning supervision
- Contract administration
- Valuations and negotiation of final account
Reflecting the success of the project, the refurbished Plesman House was officially jointly opened by the French and Dutch ambassadors.
Issue / Solution / Benefits
Following the merger of Air France and KLM, ask-re Smartpace was commissioned to implement a full scale fit-out to consolidate the UK and Ireland head offices of both companies and consequently achieve economies, as well as further developing their partnership by residing under one roof. The project had to be delivered within budgetary constraints and a key requirement was to sequence the work, allowing KLM to remain in the building and operate at full capacity throughout the duration of the work. The client was keen to re-use its existing furniture and the space plan was developed to enable this to be integrated into the new layout to best effect.
Client Testimonial
" This was a very important project for the integration of the UK commercial operations of KLM Royal
Dutch Airlines and Air France, and ask-re Smartspace fulfilled a crucial role in its success. The project was
completed on time and to budget and in a manner that enabled the operational use of the building to
continue unhindered during the course of the works. The ask-re Smartspace team achieved detailed
understanding of our requirements and delivered a very effective solution".
Kees van Schaick – Financial Controller,
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
ask-re SMARTSPACE SERVICE
ask-re has launched a new business-line branded ask-re Smartspace which specialises in office fitout work. ask-re's expertise in commercial property enables ask-re Smartspace to design, procure and deliver solutions that are tailored to the occupier's particular requirements.
The dedicated team of project managers, designers and building surveyors are supported by the broader commercial property expertise of ask-re to ensure that its clients receive the best property advice coupled with innovative cost effective and efficient solutions.