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Crown supplied and fitted some 480
key-operated golf bag and holdall
lockers, hairdryer vanity units in male
and female changing rooms, hanging
spaces, towel storage and drops and
storage space beneath the wash
basins. of smooth-faced, walnut-coloured
Formica laminate, complete with
routed vertical stripes and numbers
in the doors aces, all hand painted in
black. Banks of lockers are finished
in alternating light and dark shades to
further heighten visual impact.
Highly distinctive elements feature
throughout. “Toilets and shower
cubicles include designer glazing,“
David explains. “Space planning was key,” David
adds, “as the club wanted to fit as
many lockers as possible, without
it detracting from the look we had
created. We played around with lots of
permutations, including the wet areas,
to transform the space.”
“There were no doors on the original
showers – the new ones are acid-
etched, with frosting beneath the club
logo.
“The changing room toilets also serve
the newly refurbished 120-seat events
room so had to carry the right look
to reflect that function and deliver a
quality that surpasses what guests
have in their own homes.”
Benches and marble top vanity
units feature sit-on bowls to deliver
a striking, classy look. Crown
supplied locker doors in two shades
Wilton-Axminster spike-proof
carpeting was laid throughout,
including benches, in traditional
tartan, with purple tinges in the female
changing rooms and tiele notes in the
male area, set off with neutral walls.
Martin oversaw the changing room
upgrade, with Fairhaven director Sue
Wood acting as client representative
and liaising with the ladies committee
on designs for their locker room.
“It’s larger than many ladies’ changing
areas,” says Martin, “and is kitted out
completely with golf bag lockers and
plenty of vanity space. They have
frosted glass features in the toilets and
showers too, with added horizontal
bands for extra privacy.” Also includes
are a few “home comforts” – fresh
flowers daily and a noticeboard for
example.
Martin visited many clubs with FWP
to start developing ideas for a style
to achieve the result Fairhaven were
seeking. He liked our changing room
designs as soon as he saw them and
that gave him added confidence
working with us on Phases 2, 3 and 4 of
the clubhouse upgrade.
“Cost and design take precedence in
choosing a supplier, however Crown
as a Made in Britain manufacturer was
a good tick in the box. Spencer was
happy to visit the club and their price
sat well with other locker suppliers.
“Also, as bespoke manufacturers,
Crown were comfortable with how we
wanted the lockers to look. We told the
club and contractors that although we
had not used them before, they were
the right suppliers for the project.”
The changing rooms upgrade has met
with strongly positive reaction from
Fairhaven’s members, Martin reports.
“Ages vary greatly so tastes differ and
you cannot please everyone but the
vast majority of members really like the
new look.
“Members rent lockers for £25 a year,”
says Martin. “After a little resistance
from some, every locker has been
taken up, bringing in about £10,000
annually.”
T: 01803 555885
E: [email protected]
www.crownsportslockers.co.uk
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GroundskeepingJournal.co.uk | Sept/Oct 2019