Sharkey successfully deliver the next generation of banking

27th April 2017 in Latest Projects

In partnership with Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank Group and Cushman & Wakefield, Sharkey deliver a 4,000 sqft concept flagship branch and digital lab space for Studio B, creating the next generation of banking facility.

Established in May 2016 Studio B is the UK’s first intuitive digital banking service. In September 2016 Sharkey was appointed through collaborative negotiation to deliver the flagship branch on London’s exclusive Kensington High Street. The scheme launches a truly omnichannel experience that effectively combines on & offline communication. Utilising state of the art technology the application of facial recognition, gaming, animation and video content brings about a “unique customer experience”. This exciting project signals a significant evolution within the banking sector.

Sharkey’s specialist and extensive retail banking experience was critical to ensure potential risks likely to impact on project success were quickly identified and rapidly resolved through a collaborative approach. As a business we have delivered over 3 million sqft of retail banking space in the last 48 months. Sharkey’s skilled operational team, led by Account Manager Scott Hagart, Contracts Manager Mark Blair, Commercial Manager Chris Mcmanus and Site Manager Mark Waltenberg worked closely with both client and design team to ensure CYBG’s vision of ‘creating a space that would generate buzz, build their brand and showcase innovation’ was seamlessly transformed from concept to finished product.

‘I have rarely seen the end product come so close to the concept visuals – even now as I am looking back at my photos, they look like CGIs! The look and feel of the space you have created for CYBG is incredible, this was evidenced by the look on everyone’s faces as they came through the portal! Each of you certainly went above and beyond to make this happen and for that I am extremely grateful. It has to be said however that particular thanks goes to Mr Waltenberg who gets my vote for man of the match! Well done’

– Mark Gough, Associate, Cushman & Wakefield

If you would like to find out more about our experience in the retail banking sector please have a look at our sectors sections: http://www.sharkeyuk.com/sectors/banking/