Adil got on his bike!

A member of the Revo Group family joined two sporting superstars for the cycle ride of their lives – the Dallaglio Flintoff Cycle Slam 2012.

Adil Akkus took part in an epic charity fundraiser with former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff and ex-England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio – pictured.

The sports stars completed a five-stage 2,862km trip between April 23 and May 18 from Olympia in Greece, the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, to London, the home of the 2012 Olympics.

Adil, 38, joined them in Italy on April 27 for the second stage; he cycled 455 miles in five days, raising money for the Dallaglio Foundation, the AF Foundation and Virgin Unite.

Adil explained: “Having already got 1850 miles under my belt, I felt quietly confident about the cycling challenge ahead of me. I was just nervous about spending so much time with complete strangers. However, I met a lot of amazing people including Graeme Le Saux, Lee Dixon, Lawrence Dallaglio and Freddie Flintoff who were all very welcoming and supportive. I also met fantastic less known people whose experiences made mine look like a walk in the park – a 56-year old gentleman cycling the whole distance from Athens to London was one example!

My initial fundraising target was £3000 but I have already smashed that and am heading towards the £5000 mark, thanks to all the friends, family and local businesses such as Revo. Please continue to support the cause at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/AdilAkkus; it’s money well spent!

Revo Group serves up stylish Barbican revamp

A stunning restaurant re-design and attractive new bar ensures London’s iconic Barbican Centre continues to push forward the boundaries of modernism in typically dramatic style. Undertaking the fit-out and project management, Revo Group Ltd worked closely with all parties on the adventurous re-invention of the arts centre’s Food Hall and Waterside Café – an award winning project.

Revo had to deliver to a tight timescale and budget, working during carefully planned fixed shutdown periods to minimise disruption to the busy centre and the Barbican’s residents. The result was to bring alive the brief to celebrate the brutalist architecture by exposing original concrete ceilings and linking space to a waterside terrace.

Further dazzling touches added by Revo are in the shape of unusual lighting, a stunning aquamarine blue resin floor and a range of vintage and bespoke furniture. Installation of a vast 14-metre cast black concrete bar through the glazing to dramatically connect the interior with the terrace demanded detailed planning and execution by Revo.

Bob Baker, Project Manager at the Barbican, said: “We knew what Revo was capable of from its previous work on our dressing rooms and stage door reception. For the Food Hall and Waterside Café, Revo adopted a highly flexible approach to transform our design vision into reality within strict budgetary constraints.

“Revo provided essential co-ordination throughout the project between the designers and Compass Group, which runs the facilities. The stunning result speaks for itself.”

Top tips for a sustainable office fit-out

Working as principal contractor on a wide variety of office fit-outs, Revo Group Ltd always looks to offer clients the most sustainable options at every stage of a project. Paul Barden, the company’s Operations Director, offers his tips on creating a sustainable office fit-out:

1.  Educate the client and discuss the benefits of being sustainable. Sustainable solutions may cost a little more initially but the long term savings and credibility as a ‘green’ business will be considerable. It is important for clients to be helped through the process.

2.  Understand the client’s business and how they work so the layout and overall design of the office is right and fit for purpose. There is nothing more wasteful and unsustainable than having to rearrange office space and layouts after the initial fit-out.

3.  Think how waste can be recycled and minimised during both the strip-out and fit-out processes. Major savings can be achieved if the design and the space are considered in terms of standard construction sizes. This saves cutting and wasting products like plasterboard.

4.  Consider every product used to ensure longevity and lifecycle costings. Durability and ease of maintenance are vital.

5.  Source sustainable products and look for chain of custody certification with wood products.

6.  Ensure the building envelope has the highest possible levels of insulation and airtightness so that heat is not lost from the building.

7.  Look carefully at the mechanical and engineering aspects of the project so that they deliver maximum energy savings and payback.

8.  Use BREEAM and other assessment methods to set the standard for sustainable design best practice. Undertake calculations before and after each project to ascertain that the environmental performance standards originally set have been achieved.

Revo gets Roux restaurant right

Revo Group Limited, specialist in the design and fit-out of top quality restaurants and hotels, has teamed up with Restaurant Associates on another in a series of prestigious projects. A stunning location for a unique dining experience has been created in the heart of Parliament Square, within the Grade II listed headquarters of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

As the main contractor, Revo’s works included the design and installation of a new commercial kitchen, private dining rooms, dining hall, new toilets to the ground floor and new bar and bathrooms to the first floor.

Bringing both experience and the highest degree of professionalism to the most challenging restaurant fit-outs, Revo Group Ltd understands the needs of proprietors, chefs, and both kitchen and front-of-house staff. The company provides a complete range of services and has the capability to undertake in-house design and build projects. Alternatively, Revo works directly with individual designers appointed by the client.

Restaurant refurbishment projects frequently combine tight timescales, high levels of creativity, complex M&E schemes and demanding environmental health compliance. As a consequence, it brings a stress-free, friendly approach from day one. Importantly, the team recognises that every project is unique and believes that it is vital to engage with the client and their staff to understand their individual needs from the outset.

Revo offers a wide range of services and can undertake every aspect of a restaurant fit-out from designing the external fascia to building the interior; be it the refurbishment of an existing business or a new project taking over the shell of a building from scratch.

Acting as principal contractor, Revo brings vision to a scheme and works in partnership with trusted and highly-experienced professionals to coordinate the fit-out, sourcing of materials, furniture and specialist finishes, together with experience in designing and installing commercial kitchens and restaurant equipment. At each stage, attention to detail, careful planning and excellent project management skills are vital and Revo has gained a reputation for delivering to cost, to time and to plan.

“We are proud to have been chosen to complete such a prestigious project and extend Michel Roux Jr and his team our best wishes for a successful future” said Philip Basford, MD – Revo Group Ltd

A touch of class from Revo

If you are looking at extending or refurbishing your luxury property, or building a new home, then look to Revo Group; famous for upmarket projects in exclusive locations throughout the UK.

Working with a select group of leading designers and architects, Revo can transform your home into your personal, bespoke haven.

Many recommendations come from designers and architects impressed with Revo’s outstanding reputation in the hotel and restaurant sector, where major projects include work for renowned chefs, Michel Roux Jr and Gary Rhodes.

Projects are delivered on time and on budget; even when working on a luxury scale using the finest materials which demands the closest attention to detail.

Revo sources materials from around the world; from Japanese fabrics to Italian tiles to bespoke lighting from Beirut.

As well as working with designers, Revo has its own experienced in-house design team and so is able to offer clients a complete service from start to finish.