Derby Road Bank Conversion

Project Overview Urban was proud to contribute to transforming a historic former bank building in Long Eaton town centre, supplying complete kitchen packages and custom service cupboards for nine brand-new apartments. This heritage refurbishment project showcased Urban's ability to deliver bespoke solutions that respect the character of landmark buildings while meeting modern living requirements.

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Project Details

• Date: February 2025

• Location: Long Eaton

• Service: Kitchens & Services Cupboards

• Status: Complete

• Property Type: Historic former bank conversion

• Units: 9 apartments

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The Heritage Challenge

Working within a historic former bank building presented unique design and manufacturing challenges. Each apartment featured distinctive layouts and varying sizes, requiring Urban's team to create bespoke solutions that would complement the building's character while maximising functionality within the constraints of the original architecture.

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Urban's Bespoke Approach

Custom Kitchen Design

Urban's design team carefully crafted individual kitchen solutions for each of the nine apartments:

• Tailored layouts specifically designed to complement the unique dimensions and configurations of each space

• Thoughtful space planning that respected the varying sizes of the apartments

• Heritage-sensitive design that complemented the character of the historic building

• Functional specifications meeting modern apartment living requirements

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Coordinated Service Cupboards

Understanding the importance of cohesive design, Urban manufactured custom-built service cupboards that perfectly matched the kitchen aesthetic:

• Bespoke construction tailored to each apartment's specific requirements

• Worktop-matched finishes ensuring seamless visual continuity between kitchen and service areas

• Custom sizing to accommodate the building's unique structural characteristics

• Professional integration, creating a unified, high-quality appearance throughout each unit

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Manufacturing Excellence

Rapid Production Timeline

The project demonstrated Urban's exceptional manufacturing capabilities and efficiency:

• Complete manufacturing achieved within just one week of the site survey

• The tight timeline didn't compromise streamlined production process, ensuring quality

• Efficient workflow coordination between survey, design, and manufacturing teams

• Quality control was maintained throughout the accelerated production schedule

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Installation-Ready Delivery

Urban's approach prioritised practical installation requirements:

• Rigid form delivery ensuring products arrive ready for immediate installation

• Efficient installation process designed to minimise disruption and installation time for joiners

• Professional packaging and handling protect the bespoke items during transport

• Site-ready solutions eliminating the need for on-site modifications or adjustments

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Project Impact

Heritage Preservation

Urban's contribution helped transform a landmark building into modern residential accommodation while preserving its historic character and ensuring it continues to serve the Long Eaton community.

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Design Cohesion

The careful matching of service cupboards to kitchen worktops created a professional, unified aesthetic throughout each apartment, elevating the overall quality of the residential conversion.

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Efficient Delivery

The rapid manufacturing and installation-ready delivery approach minimised project delays and supported the overall refurbishment timeline.

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Urban's Expertise Demonstrated

Adaptability: Successfully designing and manufacturing solutions for nine different apartment layouts within a historic building showcased Urban's ability to create truly bespoke solutions rather than one-size-fits-all approaches.

Heritage Sensitivity: Working within a former bank building required careful consideration of architectural character, demonstrating Urban's understanding of heritage property requirements.

Manufacturing Efficiency: Completing all manufacturing within one week of the survey while maintaining quality standards proved Urban's production capabilities and project management expertise.

Installation Support: Delivering products in rigid form that are ready for installation. Demonstrating Urban's understanding of the broader construction process and commitment to supporting trade partners.

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Why Derby Road Showcases Urban's Strengths

This project exemplifies several key Urban capabilities:

• Bespoke design solutions tailored to unique spaces and heritage constraints

• Rapid response times from survey to delivery

• Quality manufacturing maintains standards despite tight timelines

• Professional coordination supporting efficient installation processes

• Heritage building experience, respecting architectural character while delivering modern functionality