I
n October 2011, Feltech successfully pitched to consultants
MJC for the audio visual contract to fit out Expedia’s
European Headquarters in The Angel Building, Islington.
The first stage of the project was completed in December 2012.
Feltech were then asked to work on additional rooms on site.
Two and a half floors of the building (around 90,000 square
feet, designed for 800 staff) are now complete.
Scheduling and teamwork was paramount during
construction. Feltech’s team of installation engineers and
project managers successfully worked alongside the building
outfitters, electricians, artists and designers. Together,
they worked around the clock to complete the
project on time and within budget.
The main reception area welcomes
visitors with a video wall comprised
of 9 46 inch Samsung screens and a
Bose speaker system. The screens
display a variety of information
including commercials and company
information.
The ‘Market Place’ acts as the main
eating and collaborating area for Expedia
staff. It also incorporates the IT helpdesk for the
office. The area features multiple 40 inch Samsung screens
displaying the Feltech installed IPTV systems, alongside desk
mounted iPads.
A series of recreational areas complement the office space.
These include table football and wall mounted 55 inch screens
with Xbox 360’s.
There are 50 meeting rooms, all with individual themes
designed to inspire and motivate the staff. Whether classical
or modern, all rooms have key audio visual elements
seamlessly integrated into their design. 8 of the rooms are
designated video conference suites with Polycom HDX 8000
HDVC solutions and touch panels in dual set ups. These allow
for both standard video conferencing and content sharing
sessions.
The Angel Building houses the control centre for Expedia.
com. Three screens were installed by Feltech alongside the
necessary technical feeds for that area. These ensure that the
technical staff have access to all the information they need 24
hours a day. The European Headquarters of Hotels.com is also
housed in the building, occupying the fifth floor. This area is
complemented by 5 touch screens embedded into a wall that
display an interactive map of the world.
F
eltech currently have projects underway with the
University of Greenwich (TV studios and editing suites),
and QEII Conference Centre (AV Cable Infrastructure
Upgrades). They also work with Barclays and the
Foreign Office.
Feltech have accounts with all of the
major AV and Broadcast manufacturers
and distributors, and work closely with
them on all of their projects. Feltech
ensure that they design and supply the
most fitting, cutting edge technological
solutions to their customers.
Peter told us more, “Much of our work
comes via AV consultants so a close working
relationship with them is key to the growth of
the business. Most of our work is carried out by our team of
in-house engineers. At peak times, however, we will employ a
number of known and trusted freelancers to help bolster our
“Our record of zero
reportable accidents
is a testament to the
importance that we place
on safe working practices
throughout the business”
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