Delivering Paris Baguette’s Third UK Café at Canary Wharf!

ICM embarked on an exciting new project for Paris Baguette to transform an empty retail unit in Jubilee Place Mall, Canary Wharf, into the latest location for the well-loved bakery chain. This project marked the third UK site for Paris Baguette, with ICM proudly delivering all three, including the earlier locations at Battersea Power Station and Kensington High Street. Known for its intricate pastries and stylish interiors, the Paris Baguette brand entrusted ICM as Principal Contractor to bring its vision to life yet again, building on the successful collaborations from previous sites.

With only an eight-week schedule to complete the project, the team faced a challenging timeframe. We carefully planned the programme to split shifts between daytime and night-time work, using after-hours to handle the noisier tasks without disrupting Canary Wharf’s bustling environment. This strategic night work ensured minimal disruption for the mall’s existing retailers and allowed the team to adhere to the tight project deadlines.

Precision, Partnership, and Parisian Charm
As Principal Contractor, ICM managed a comprehensive scope of work to achieve the desired finish for Paris Baguette. This included constructing new walls, installing high-quality flooring, and extensive joinery work. An essential feature, the roller shutter at the storefront, was meticulously installed to provide security without compromising the café's aesthetic appeal. Alongside these tasks, We worked closely with client-appointed contractors to coordinate efforts and keep everything on schedule. The strong collaboration between ICM and the client contractors ensured the site was perfectly tailored to the brand’s high standards.
Bringing Paris Baguette to Life in the Heart of Canary Wharf
Navigating Canary Wharf's rigorous delivery and operational guidelines added another layer of complexity. The mall enforces strict rules for delivery timings and access, which requires our Purchasing team to be highly coordinated and proactive. Building solid relationships with Canary Wharf management proved vital to ensure materials and resources arrived on-site exactly when needed. The team's adept handling of this logistical hurdle was a testament to our expertise in adapting to complex site conditions and maintaining the swift pace required.
Client Journey
Workplace Consultancy
Concept Design
Budgets
Detailed Design
Procurement
Project Delivery
Handover
Aftercare
What makes ICMs bespoke joinery and commercial services unique?
With a proven track record in fit out and refurbishment projects.
We believe in building strong and collaborative relationships with our clients.
We have established a network of trusted contractors, suppliers, and industry professionals.
Our project management team meticulously plans and monitors each phase of the project to ensure that it progresses smoothly.
Bancone in Borough Yards was my second restaurant build with ICM. Timelines were realistic and expectations were exceeded. The project was well managed all the way through and when obstacles were encountered I found their team's ability to problem solve while on the job remarkable. Ultimately, they are a very professional outfit who I will certainly be using again.
William Elner, Bancone London
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