Abercrombie & Fitch Kensington High Street

Abercrombie & Fitch Kensington High Street

Scope of Works

Scope of Works

Powells partnered with Abercrombie & Fitch to deliver a premium retail environment at 63–67 Kensington High Street - breathing new life into a landmark address with over a century of retail heritage.


Key elements included:

  • A full internal transformation, including the installation of a new mezzanine level, staircase, and platform lift to create efficient back-of-house space.

  • Enhancing the shopfront and signage to reflect A&F’s global brand presence.

  • Fitting free-issue perimeter and midfloor millwork, laying new flooring, installing MF ceilings, and integrating statement lighting - including chandeliers - to elevate the customer experience.

  • Seamless coordination of complex structural works while maintaining an immaculate finish throughout.

Client

AFH Stores UK Ltd (A&F Co.)

Scope of work

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Retail

Timeline

14 weeks

Scope of Works

Powells partnered with Abercrombie & Fitch to deliver a premium retail environment at 63–67 Kensington High Street - breathing new life into a landmark address with over a century of retail heritage.


Key elements included:

  • A full internal transformation, including the installation of a new mezzanine level, staircase, and platform lift to create efficient back-of-house space.

  • Enhancing the shopfront and signage to reflect A&F’s global brand presence.

  • Fitting free-issue perimeter and midfloor millwork, laying new flooring, installing MF ceilings, and integrating statement lighting - including chandeliers - to elevate the customer experience.

  • Seamless coordination of complex structural works while maintaining an immaculate finish throughout.

Client

AFH Stores UK Ltd (A&F Co.)

Scope of work

/

Retail

Timeline

14 weeks

Challenges

Challenges

Challenges

Transforming a historic building into a modern flagship required precision, planning, and collaboration. The integration of the new mezzanine within the existing structure was a technically complex process. Powells worked closely with the landlord, the client’s structural engineers, and our mezzanine supplier to ensure every structural, architectural, and aesthetic detail was delivered to the highest standard - without compromise to programme or budget.


Key Results

Key Results

Key Results

  • Delivered on programme and within budget

  • A sophisticated new retail space that aligns with Abercrombie & Fitch’s global identity

  • Seamless fusion of heritage and modern design, revitalising a storied Kensington address

  • Enhanced brand visibility on one of London’s most prominent shopping streets

  • Contributed to the continued transformation of Kensington High Street into a destination for world-class retail experiences.

Quote

Quote

Quote

“Thank you and your teams for the excellent work over the past few months on the two London projects. Your clear communication, commitment, and the wide range of resources you brought to the table have been outstanding. It’s essential for our construction department to see the GC’s dedication to upholding the highest standards, and that was clearly reflected in the performance of your site teams. I look forward to working on future projects with the same tandems.”

Tomas Gomez

Store Construction

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

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