76 Wellington Street

The Brief

Ben Johnson Interiors were delighted to win the project to complete the dilapidations and CAT A refurbishment of Centura, 76 Wellington Street, Leeds, working with project team Bluesky Design, Savills Building Surveyors, and RPWP M&E Consultants on behalf of property developer Hillview Group.

The scope of works for the refit project included a full strip-out, all new M&E, redecoration, a mixture of vinyl and carpet flooring, kitchen, lighting, toilets, staircase, and some partition and structural works. Works included a strip-out and CAT A fit-out, incorporating all new M&E, windows, kitchen, ceilings, flooring, fire-rated partitions, staircase, and toilets.

Sector: Landlords
Location: Leeds
Business: Asset Management
Date: 2025
Size: 10000
Duration: 10 Weeks

The Solution

When completing a CAT A refurbishment project, it is essential to have a strong demolition team. The scope of works included stripping out the suspended ceilings, exposing the soffit, and installing all new exposed M&E. Refurbishment projects often reveal that soffits were not finished to a high standard during the original build, as suspended ceilings would have concealed them. Our team therefore had to retouch and refurbish the soffit to an acceptable finish once exposed.

Every scheme has its complexities. At Centura, 76 Wellington Street, this included the installation of a fire-rated 60-minute Crittall glass screen in the lobby area. Due to the weight of the glass, careful coordination and the installation of a bespoke structural steel element were required, which had to be fitted within critical dimensions. The scheme also included all new M&E, which was largely straightforward, apart from the need to modify an existing window to install a louvre on the building’s rear elevation.

Design features included the formation of a coffered ceiling in the lobby with integrated LED lighting and concrete-effect walls. A floating ceiling raft system was installed within the open-plan area, creating visual interest while maintaining exposed services and ceiling height. The lighting scheme was coordinated around the raft installation, with the main open-plan linear lighting positioned alongside the rafts. Complementary feature lights and recessed LED spotlights completed the scheme.

The works also involved upgrading the ground-floor toilets in keeping with the newly refurbished first-floor facilities. The scope included new toilet cubicles, WCs and sinks, tiling, lighting, and finishing touches such as copper feature mirrors, ironmongery, and graphics. Ben Johnson Interiors were also asked to re-carpet and redecorate the existing staircase from the second to the ground floor as part of our works.
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The Finished Project

The refurbishment of Centura, 76 Wellington Street has transformed the building into a high-quality Grade A CAT A workspace, significantly enhancing its appeal and long-term value. Delivered in collaboration with Bluesky Design, Savills Building Surveyors, and RPWP M&E Consultants, the project included a full strip-out, new M&E systems, upgraded finishes, and carefully considered architectural features to create flexible, modern floorplates.

Despite the challenges of an occupied, city-centre site, the scheme was delivered safely and efficiently. Sustainability, wellbeing, and inclusivity were embedded throughout the design, with improved communal spaces, acoustic treatments, and refined detailing such as the coffered lobby ceiling and fire-rated Crittall screen. The finished project provides Hillview Group with a future-ready, compliant asset aligned with ESG objectives and ready to attract high-quality tenants.

“The Ben Johnson Interiors team demonstrated strong communication, proactive planning, and a clear focus on quality. Despite the challenges of working in an occupied, city-centre building, they coordinated seamlessly with our teams to minimise disruption and maintain momentum. The design enhancements have significantly elevated the building, and the finished result has been very well received”

Hillview Group Representative

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