Cornerstone, a prominent fire and security specialist, successfully completed the installation of life safety systems at the refurbished 77 Grosvenor Street, located in the bustling Mayfair district of London.
The refurbishment project faced the challenge of enhancing fire safety without disrupting the building's distinguished classical architecture, spanning over 50,000 square feet of office space across six floors.
The property management client required a discreet yet dependable solution to protect this premium office space. In collaboration with design and construction experts, Cornerstone partnered with Hochiki Europe, leveraging their reliable and inconspicuous systems well-suited for elegant environments.
Latitude System Central to the Project
The centerpiece of the installation is the Latitude fire detection and alarm control system
The centerpiece of the installation is the Latitude fire detection and alarm control system. Known for its advanced cause and effect programming, flexible networking, and modular design, Latitude was selected for its compatibility with complex multi-level configurations that heritage buildings often present.
This system was ideal for managing the building's diverse zones and floors with precision.
To ensure comprehensive fire protection, Cornerstone integrated Hochiki’s Enhanced System Protocol (ESP) addressable devices with the FIRElink aspirating detection system. The adaptability of the FIRElink system accommodates diverse environments, making it especially effective for discrete installations in high airflow areas or where aesthetics are a priority.
Enhanced Integration and Performance
ESP detectors, ranging from small to large applications, provide high performance while maintaining a low visual impact, preserving the building’s restored interiors. In sensitive areas like decorative ceilings, FIRElink was installed with concealed capillary sampling pipes to achieve the desired subtlety.
Latitude's capability to interface with broader building management systems (BMS) offers real-time sharing of status updates and alarm events, facilitating rapid response coordination by facility teams at Grosvenor Street.
This integration not only enhances safety outcomes but also streamlines daily operations and building performance in this high-spec office environment.
Project Insight and Future-Proofing
Patrick Anthony, Project Manager at Cornerstone, highlighted the collaboration: "We have a trusted relationship with the Hochiki team. Their systems and devices are reliable, help reduce false alarms, and are designed to aesthetically fade into the background, exactly what this project needed and delivers complete peace of mind for the management team."
Overall, the Grosvenor Street site benefits from a fully integrated life safety system that aligns with modern building safety standards while preserving the building's historic elegance.
When major fire and security specialists Cornerstone were appointed to deliver the life safety systems for the refurbishment of 77 Grosvenor Street, they faced a unique challenge.
Located in the heart of London’s Mayfair district, the prestigious building features classical architecture and over 50,000 square feet of premium open-plan office space spread across six floors. The goal was to upgrade the fire protection without compromising the building’s refined aesthetics.
The client, a major property management company, required a solution that was robust, reliable and unobtrusive. Working closely with the design and construction teams, Cornerstone turned to Hochiki Europe, a long-standing partner known for dependable systems that blend seamlessly into high-end environments.
Latitude fire detection and alarm control system
At the core of the installation is the Latitude fire detection and alarm control system. Chosen for its powerful cause and effect programming, flexible networking and modular scalability, Latitude was well suited to the demands of a multi-level heritage building.
Its ability to support complex configurations made it ideal for a site where multiple zones, floors and room functions needed to be managed with precision.
To deliver complete protection across the site, Cornerstone selected a combination of Hochiki's Enhanced System Protocol (ESP) addressable devices and the FIRElink aspirating detection system. The FIRElink system is adaptable to a broad range of environments and applications.
ESP detectors
From small, to very large areas, the system is particularly useful in protecting computer rooms or data centers but can be designed to fit almost any environment. ESP detectors offer high performance with a minimal visual footprint, ideal for preserving the character of the restored interiors.
In areas requiring an even more discreet solution, such as decorative ceilings or high airflow zones, FIRElink was installed using capillary sampling pipes hidden within the building’s structure.
One of the key advantages of the Latitude platform is its ability to interface with wider building management systems (BMS). At Grosvenor Street, this opens the door to centralized monitoring and control of fire safety in conjunction with other building systems.
Open integration
Latitude’s open integration options mean it can share status updates and alarm events in real time with the BMS, enabling facilities teams to coordinate responses quickly and efficiently. For a high-spec office environment, this not only improves safety outcomes but also supports smoother day-to-day operation and building performance.
Patrick Anthony, Project Manager at Cornerstone, explained the decision: “We have a trusted relationship with the Hochiki team. Their systems and devices are reliable, help reduce false alarms and are designed to aesthetically fade into the background, exactly what this project needed and delivers complete peace of mind for the management team.”
The site at Grosvenor Street is now protected by a fully integrated, future proof life safety system that meets modern building safety standards while maintaining the building’s elegance.
