Phoenix takes gold for 'perfect ceiling'

12th June 2008

Phoenix Interiors has scooped the gold award for the best ceiling of the year, in the over £100,000 value class, at the Association of Interior Specialists' (AIS awards 2008). The judges lavished praise on the company's work at the prestigious London headquarters of Japanese investment bank Nomura. They said it was "probably the best ceiling installation ever seen in the awards" adding that it was 'simply outstanding".

AIS judge Bob Hodges, said the Phoenix installation was "perfect" demonstrating a "consistency of finish of the very highest quality throughout". Phoenix carried out the work for fit out specialists ISG Plc to a highly demanding client brief that included a digitally animated mock-up illustrating Nomura's vision.

"It was an extremely challenging project," said ISG's project director Kevin Mulligan. "Our client was very clear as to their requirements; our job was to exceed their expectations.

"Phoenix responded by sharing our belief that excellence must come as standard and the recognition as champions in their field is thoroughly deserved." Tony Bartle, head of fm at Nomura added "Phoenix thoroughly deserves its award and I look forward to working with them again in the future."

"The installation supports the Nomura brand of innovation and quality within a design concept where East meets West," said Malcolm Cook of Project architects ttsp, he added "ISG drove the project very hard to meet the tight brief, but Phoenix seemed able to come up with a solution no matter what was thrown at them."