Exclusive audio and video manufacturer, Bang & Olufsen, selected rischegroup to
complete the fit-out of its brand new North of England flagship store in Wilmslow,
Cheshire.
Bang & Olufsen produce beautifully designed products which can seamlessly
integrate with a selection of household items. This means that, with the use of Bang
& Olufsen’s bespoke technology, its customers can control everything in their home
including blinds, speakers, heating and televisions.
The Project
To create this atmospheric and innovative environment, the rischegroup team
worked around the clock to implement a bespoke KNX intelligent building control
system, which was integrated with the space’s air conditioning, blind, audio and AV
systems to facilitate the full demonstration of the products on display. With the
addition of a state-of-the-art cinema room and solid oak herringbone flooring laid by
artisan craftsmen, the rischegroup created an extra special space which Bang &
Olufsen’s customers have come to expect from the luxury brand.
It was important to Bang & Olufsen that the company’s corporate identity was
incorporated throughout the new space, and rischegroup worked closely alongside
the Bang & Olufsen team to deliver this throughout the entirety of the design & fit-out
process.
Project Delivered on Time
The fit-out was completed within the tight eight week turnaround time. The main
challenge of the project was the poor condition of the space’s original flooring, when
it came to getting power and data to the required areas in the store. Innovative
solutions were devised to get around this problem, along with the task of amending
the building’s exterior for the new signage.
Throughout the entire project, rischegroup worked in close partnership with Bang &
Olufsen’s industry-leading manufacturing partners to ensure that the fit-out was
delivered seamlessly and in time for the space to be presented at its exclusive
launch night.
