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The Belfry, Brabazon Bar
Sutton Cold昀椀eld, Birmingham
Brabazon Bar and Reception Lobby
KEY FEATURES
The Brabazon Bar, the busiest bar in The Belfry
Hotel complex, features an open-plan design
leading off the main reception lobby. Originally,
the bar was sunken into the 昀氀oor with seating
areas arranged around it in a gallery style. The
hotel, dating back to the 1960s, has always been
a centre of quiet luxury set within the Manor
grounds and woodlands.
The concept for the bar and lobby was to embrace
the natural landscape outside, using earthy
colours, wildlife patterns, and soft textures.
The materials for the furniture and wallpaper
were carefully selected to create a tactile and
comfortable experience. The design avoided
harsh lines, favouring gentle 昀氀owing patterns on
the carpet and a circular bar as the centrepiece.
It was crucial to ensure impeccable 昀椀nishes on all
materials, with patterns needing to align precisely
for a high-quality aesthetic.
The refurbishment of the Brabazon Bar was
executed while the bar remained operational 16
hours per day, 7 days a week. Project manager
Paddy O’Connor worked closely with hotel staff,
particularly bar staff, to understand the nightly
clientele. Tasks were scheduled to minimise
disruption, with noisy work planned when live
bands played to mask the sound. All noisy work
was completed by 2 AM.
A system was developed to partition sections of
the bar and reception areas based on expected
guests and events. Each area was completed
overnight and handed back to the hotel for use the
following morning. The team adhered to a ‘zero
snag’ plan, ensuring each section was snag-free
upon handover to maintain operational integrity.
Installation of a new suspended gantry
bar.
Additional tables and seating areas.
New 昀氀oor and wall 昀椀nishes to create a
modern and inviting ambiance.
The bar remained operational 16 hours per
day, 7 days a week during the upgrades.
Our Project Manager Paddy O’Connor has been awarded
the Fit Out Project Manager Of The Year 2024 for his
dedication and excellent work on The Belfry Hotel
VALUE
SIZE
£5,000,000
1,800m2
PROJECT TYPE
DURATION
Private
6 Weeks
Client:
Cedar Capital Partners
Project Managers:
Amicus
Interior Architects:
Fusion Interiors Group
Cost Consultant:
Amicus
Architect:
EPR
Structural Engineer
EXP
Services Consultant:
Hoare Lea
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