Contractor: WFC
Architect: Brady Williams
Specialist joinery contractor for the £900,000 transformation of The Aubrey, an eccentric Japanese izakaya located within the iconic Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. Working in close collaboration with the award-winning designers at Brady Williams and main contractor WFC, our team translated a complex, Japonisme-inspired vision into a tangible, five-star reality.
The project required an extensive and varied package of works, ranging from grand architectural features to highly technical hospitality fittings. Central to the venue’s atmosphere is the comprehensive bar and back bar fitting, which we manufactured alongside the intimate Omakase bar and the decadent private dining room. Our craftsmanship is visible throughout the labyrinthine space in the intricate, floor-to-ceiling wall panelling and the bespoke waiter and host stations, each designed to provide seamless operational flow without compromising the venue’s opulent aesthetic.
To achieve the “uncovered and layered” feel requested by the designers, our work incorporated a rich palette of warm timber tones, including mahogany and oak veneers, accented by aged brass and antique patinated bronze metalwork. By successfully delivering this high-value contract within one of London’s most prestigious “live” hotel environments, we have further demonstrated our unique ability to coordinate specialist trades and high-specification materials to the exacting standards of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
