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Sunderland design firm completes Vermont Hotel refurbishment

A Sunderland-based interior design firm have completed a refurb on the Vermont Hotel in the city centre.

Space I.D. has redesigned the entire Vermont Hotel in Newcastle, starting with the reception, the bar and restaurant before finishing at the top of the hotel, the fifth floor, which offers views of the River Tyne and the iconic Millennium Bridge.

The company, based at the Jupiter Centre at the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) was set up seven years ago by Phil Young.

Phil started the business alongside fellow directors Marc Hardy and Mike Simmons with the aim of bringing together a dynamic team with over 50 years of experience in architecture and interior design.

Phil said: “It is always an exciting challenge to revamp a busy hotel, especially one which runs at a high capacity. The team at Space I.D. have a lot of experience in renovating hotels and we are really pleased with the final design.

“We love the variety our career brings and no two jobs are the same. It’s amazing when you see your ideas brought to life.”

Space I.D. moved to the BIC in January 2012 finding their perfect office space in the Jupiter Centre. Phil added: “The size of the office is ideal for us, all the facilities are to the highest standards, not to mention the great transport routes; we have clients coming from Scotland, clients coming from London and it’s easy to find – a great environment to bring clients in.”

David Howell, director of operations at the North East BIC, commented: “We knew that Space I.D. would be ones to watch within the region and we are delighted to see their business grow from strength to strength.

“It is very complimentary having design professionals such as Space I.D. to choose the BIC as their home and to hear that they are impressed with the aesthetics of the BIC site. I wish them all the best for the future.”

In addition the company has also completed work on Newcastle’s newest boutique Vermont ApartHotel, The interior, designed by Sunderland-based Space I.D. architects, has two penthouse suites – including the Dom Perignon Penthouse – overlooking the River Tyne and 11 luxury one and two-bedroom apartments.

Space I.D. are now moving onto the Former Chase Bar and Club to develop a new late night restaurant bar which is linked to these apart hotel rooms. The development is on 4 floors with a ground floor reception/bar all within a grade 2 listed building

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