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 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.”

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.

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

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.

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

The sport stars are undertaking 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, will join them in Italy on April 27 for the second stage of the Dallaglio Flintoff Cycle Slam 2012.

He will cycle 455 miles in five days, raising money for the Dallaglio Foundation, the AF Foundation and Virgin Unite.

Adil said: “It’s all for charity so the pain I’ll go through will be worth it!”

Having previously worked on Compass’ Group HQ in Chertsey, Revo was commissioned to extend its innovative design and fitting-out approach in the new building. Revo has previously created a flagship Innovation Centre for Compass in Surrey that showcases its extensive range of brands.

The new offices at Parkview comprise around 20,000 feet of office space across two floors that feature not only work areas and meeting rooms but also a restaurant and commercial kitchen.

“Our challenge was to move around 180 employees from their current location to a smaller sized office while ensuring a sense of space and creating a productive working environment,” said Philip Basford, Managing Director of Revo. “The office design had to be right to suit Compass’ long-term usage requirements.”

Revo carefully analysed day-to-day business patterns, especially how different groups of employees and departments work and interact together. “It was important to maintain a dynamic flow of people around the desk and meeting areas to encourage dialogue and collaboration,” said Philip.

The fit-out took into account the Compass corporate culture while at the same time creating a distinct look for different business areas. To accomplish this, Revo added artistic touches by introducing large-scale graphic images on storage wall units, for example, scenes of tennis at Wimbledon for Compass’ sports and leisure division.

The project was completed to a pre-agreed time schedule. “We finished the project from initial design to handover in a 12-week turnaround to minimise disruption for Compass employees,” said Philip.

Extending and refurbishing luxury properties in exclusive locations is a successful business for Revo Group, as word-of-mouth recommendations ensure that the company is the go-to provider for discerning clients at the top end of the residential market.

Revo’s Residential Division works with a select group of leading designers and architects on prestige multi-million pound projects, mainly in London’s exclusive residential addresses.

Philip Basford, Managing Director of Revo, said: “The high-end residential market is very buoyant, especially for major redesigns and refurbishments where new property owners’ tastes and requirements need to be respected and exacting standards adhered to. We are experiencing strong demand as a result of the quality of our work and our dedication to meeting the highest levels of professionalism.”

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.

“We ensure 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,” said Philip.

To meet the unique requirements of its high-end residential clients, Revo sources materials from around the world; these have included Japanese fabrics for walls, Italian tiles, bespoke lighting and flooring and steam rooms for swimming pool areas.

Close collaboration with clients ensures Revo knows when to be flexible to change and adapt plans to suit individual requirements. “Strong and decisive project management disciplines are essential,” said Philip.

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

Extending and refurbishing luxury properties in exclusive locations is a successful business for Revo Group, as word-of-mouth recommendations ensure that the company is the go-to provider for discerning clients at the top end of the residential market.

A challenging project in the Grade II listed Polish Embassy in London so impressed the ambassador that the refurbished rooms are now used regularly to host guests and hold press events.

The refurbishment centred on the Ambassador’s prestige office and adjacent rooms, The representative of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, said: “We were very impressed by Revo’s professional approach which gave us complete confidence in their ability to complete this complex refurbishment.”

She added: “Other companies were reluctant to take on the more difficult aspects, such as furniture upholstering and refurbishing rooms in a listed building.”

Revo discussed the client’s design requirements and offered ideas that would complement the grand-surroundings. It was important in such a busy environment to run a well managed project. “We only had to deal with Revo, who acted on our behalf and in our interests, rather than with each of the individual contractors used to do the work,” said the client.

First, all the antique furniture, paintings and sculptures were carefully removed and stored while the large curtains were taken away for cleaning. Attention to detail was important. This included sourcing a smaller-sized stainless steel yacht basin to maximise space in the kitchenette.

“Revo very cleverly redesigned the kitchenette to transform a limited space and make it much easier for us to use,” said the client.

As well as using specially treated fibre-lined paper when redecorating walls to prevent cracks showing through, the extensive parquet flooring was carefully sanded, renovated and revarnished. Furniture was restored and re-upholstered.

Revo also ensured it met the strict security arrangements necessary to work in a sensitive Embassy environment, including identity checks for the small team of specialists on the project.

A dedication to quality and attention to detail ensures Revo bar and restaurant refurbishments match the exacting standards of its prestige clients to create perfect dining experiences.

 Revo Group works in close partnership with owners of all sizes and styles of establishment, including Michelin-starred restaurants for Gary Rhodes and Michel Roux Jr.

 “Demand from the industry for good value, high quality finishes has never been higher,” said Philip Basford, Managing Director of Revo. “Contractors must have the skill and experience to interpret clients’ visions to maximise their business’s potential.”

 He added: “We deliver what clients want on many different levels: it has to be right for the bar manager, chef and waiters so they are each able to deliver their customer service to the highest levels. We combine practical considerations with design flair to complement the image and style that clients provide their guests.”

The design and refit of the reception, waiting area, corridors and large private dining rooms at Gary Rhodes’ restaurant, Rhodes Twenty Four, was designed to reflect the brand and restaurant. Ludovic Bargibant, General Manager of Rhodes Twenty Four, commented: “From our first meeting Revo understood the complexity of our project. Within the time restriction given, they came up with great designs which complement our restaurant very well.”

A hands-on project management approach by Revo minimises disruption in busy customer-facing environments – from initial design through installation and complete redecoration. For example, for Roux at Parliament Square, the unique, members club concept in a contemporary restaurant for Michel Roux Jr, Revo worked in partnership with Restaurant Associates to transform part of the Grade II listed headquarters of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors into “a relaxed and perfect gastronomic setting”.