Sector: Commercial – food and beverage
Location: Westfield London, Shepherd’s Bush
Size: 260 m² ground floor corner unit near the main atrium
Status: Completed Q2 2024
A vacant corner unit at Westfield Manchester was transformed into a vibrant specialty coffee bar and bakery featuring an open production kitchen, central service bar, and flexible seating arrangements. InnoDez UK delivered integrated MEP engineering and structural design from concept through to handover, ensuring compliance with landlord standards while maintaining the comfort of neighbouring tenants and accommodating the busy mall foot traffic.
A vacant corner unit at Westfield Manchester was transformed into a vibrant specialty coffee bar and bakery featuring an open production kitchen, central service bar, and flexible seating arrangements. InnoDez UK delivered integrated MEP engineering and structural design from concept through to handover, ensuring compliance with landlord standards while maintaining the comfort of neighbouring tenants and accommodating the busy mall foot traffic.
MEP Engineering: HVAC, make-up air, domestic hot and cold water, drainage, grease management, electrical power and small power, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm, and sprinklers
Kitchen extract design with multi-stage abatement and acoustic lining
Structural inputs for local slab strengthening, new openings, and back-of-house plant supports
Energy and sustainability inputs for Building Regulations Part L compliance and appropriate sub-metering
BIM coordination with the architect, landlord team, and fit-out contractor
The project had several key challenges, including strict landlord rules regarding façade penetrations and visible plant. The unit’s location near the cinema required additional attention to noise control to ensure customer comfort without disturbing nearby screenings. Space for risers and back-of-house services was limited, requiring creative solutions to meet all regulatory and operational needs while respecting the design intent.
The project was designed and documented to meet UK regulations and typical landlord technical standards, including Part B (Fire Safety), Part F (Ventilation), Part L (Energy), Part M (Access), BS 7671 (Electrical Installations), BS 5839 (Fire Detection), and BS 5266 (Emergency Lighting). All odour and noise control measures were calculated and evidenced through supplier certifications and third-octave attenuation testing, ensuring a streamlined approval process with the landlord and Building Control.
Comfortable space: Stable indoor conditions with even temperatures and low background noise, even during peak mall traffic.
Efficient design: Energy use was reduced through heat recovery, CO₂-based demand control, and LED lighting.
Compliance: The project was fully compliant with Part L, Part F, and Part M regulations, ensuring code compliance and seamless approvals.
Operational efficiency: Sub-metering helped the client track energy use, while simple, user-friendly controls allowed staff to easily operate the space.
This fit-out demonstrates InnoDez UK’s ability to integrate MEP engineering, structural design, and energy compliance within the retail environment, delivering a high-quality, sustainable solution. With effective noise control, careful attention to odour management, and compliance with all local regulations, the Yard Market project represents the perfect balance of functionality and design.
Contact InnoDez UK to discuss your next UK retail or café fit-out and how we can deliver a tailored, code-compliant solution for your space.