Asprey
Foster & Partners
Simpson (York) Shopfitters
Portland Stone and Cadeby limestone
£200,000
12 weeks, completed 30-08-2004
Internal staircase and flooring
Located in the heart of London’s most exclusive shopping district, Asprey’s flagship store attracts wealthy visitors from all over the world.
Putney & Wood used Cadeby limestone to create new Atrium floor areas, window boxes and the impressive new two-storey, Helical staircase. To ensure the correct level and alignment when complete, the staircase was pre-stressed to the precise weight of the finished structure.
Putney & Wood also had to overcome on-site logistical problems which necessitated each tread being lowered into position by mobile crane. Elsewhere, Portland Stone was used was for flooring and staircases in the original shop.