ICM Ltd was appointed as Principal Contractor for the extension and refurbishment of OKA restaurant in Kingly Court, London.
The restaurant is in the heart of Soho and is one of several in the OKA group specializing in Pan Asian and Sushi menus.
heating, cooling, and ventilation
As part of the comprehensive refurbishment, ICM assigned SFE Services to install heating, cooling, and ventilation systems throughout the building. This included the restaurant, kitchen, bar, private dining room, and customer WC facilities.
SFE Services were instructed to decommission the existing wall-mounted air conditioning system. The team designed and installed new air conditioning and supply and extract ventilation. They also installed as per design specifications kitchen extraction.
indoor air quality
Five ceiling-mounted cassette indoor units with unique nanoe™ X technology were fitted
To elevate indoor air quality and ensure a comfortable dining experience, SFE Services opted for cutting-edge solutions. The systems installed were provided by Panasonic Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning UK.
Five ceiling-mounted cassette indoor units with unique nanoe™ X technology were fitted at various locations throughout the restaurant and function room.
nanoe™ X technology
Pioneered and exclusive to Panasonic, nanoe™ X technology harnesses the benefits of hydroxyl radicals which can inhibit pollutants. The innovative technology enhances the air quality and contributes to a healthier environment for customers and staff alike.
Panasonic Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning UK also supplied two heat recovery ventilation units to provide supply and extract ventilation to the restaurant, function room, and toilet facilities.
kitchen extraction system
All the internal air conditioning units, ancillaries, and ductwork were left exposed and color-matched by ICM to maintain the contemporary design of the premises.
As the Principal Contractor, ICM was additionally requested to provide the kitchen extract. The kitchen extraction system was independently designed and SFE Services were required to supply and install the complex extract and filter system that complied with the landlord’s fit-out guide. All ductwork was made to measure to allow for the correct extraction rates and to fit in the area provided.
specialist lifting equipment
Risk assessment and health and safety practices needed to be followed at all times
Three outdoor units were carefully installed on the multitenant roof area using specialist lifting equipment.
Due to the location of the building being a very public area, onsite contractors had to adhere to landlord requirements, so risk assessment and health and safety practices needed to be followed at all times.
seamless execution
The project encountered a brief hiatus during the Christmas period to accommodate the client's revenue stream. However, the SFE Services team worked closely with ICM to ensure timely completion post-Christmas, despite the tight schedule.
The successful collaboration between ICM Ltd and SFE Services resulted in the seamless execution of the project which was completed on time and within budget.
