Mountbatten Leisure Centre
The refurbishment of Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth was part of a £6.6 million investment by Portsmouth City Council. The project upgraded the facility and replaced its ageing roof and building systems. Works were delivered in phases, allowing the centre to remain operational and maintain access to key leisure and community services. Public areas, including the café, function rooms, and activity spaces, were refurbished to enhance the user experience and futureproof the building.
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Client: Etec Group
Sector: Leisure Centre
Scope: Drylining, Suspended Ceilings & External/Internal SFS Systems
Location: Mountbatten Leisure Centre, Portsmouth
GA Interiors was appointed by Etec Group to deliver a comprehensive package of drylining, suspended ceilings, and SFS installations. The works formed part of the major refurbishment of Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth.
The project is part of a £6.6 million investment by Portsmouth City Council. The aim was to replace the ageing roof structure and upgrade key building systems. This ensures the long-term sustainability of the facility.
The works were delivered in carefully managed phases. This allowed the leisure centre to remain open and continue providing essential health and wellbeing services to the local community.
GA Interiors commenced works in January 2025 and completed in February 2026, in line with the programme. The scheme included the refurbishment and reopening of several areas. These included the café, function rooms, and soft play facilities. Additional upgrades were also carried out to activity spaces such as the squash courts and Clip ‘n Climb area.
Scope of Works
• Installation of M/F ceilings and bulkheads with tape and joint finish
• Dot and dab wall linings to office areas with tape and joint finish
• Installation of Zentia lay-in grid ceilings with Prestige Tegular 24 (600 x 600 tiles) across café, soft play, corridors, offices, function rooms, escape stairs, cycle studio, squash court, and clip and climb studio
• Installation of Zentia lay-in grid ceilings with Hydrabloc tiles (600 x 600) to wet areas including kitchens and W.C.s
• Installation of Shaftwall systems around the sports hall, with Rockwool ablative batts fitted to all service penetrations
• Installation of SFS systems mirroring the Shaftwall using Klasse 12.5mm A1 gypsum G-board
• Installation of 240mm Rockwool Flexi insulation between Shaftwall and SFS
• Installation of 100mm soffit slab to external soffits
• Installation of external SFS with Klasse 12.5mm A1 gypsum G-board, including perimeter support rails
Challenges & Solutions
The project was delivered within a live leisure environment. Careful planning and phasing were required throughout. This helped to minimise disruption while keeping key areas open to the public.
Maintaining safe access to operational facilities was essential. This included the gym, swimming pool, and athletics areas. Close coordination ensured works progressed without affecting day-to-day use.
The project covered a wide range of environments. These included wet areas, high-traffic zones, and specialist activity spaces. Suitable systems were selected for each area. Moisture-resistant ceilings were used in wet areas. Fire-rated and acoustic systems were installed around the sports hall.
The integration of Shaftwall and SFS systems required precise detailing. This was especially important around service penetrations. Rockwool ablative batts were installed to meet fire safety requirements while maintaining progress on site.
Externally, works had to align with follow-on trades. The SFS framing and tophats were installed in sequence. This ensured the cladding package could be completed without delays.
Beormund Primary School
Beormund Primary School, located in Peckham Rye within the London Borough of Southwark, has been thoughtfully designed to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment tailored to children with SEMH needs.
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Client: Neilcott Construction Limited
Sector: School / Education
Scope: Steel Framing Systems (SFS) including Siniat Weather Defence Board
Location: Peckham Rye, London SE15 4PF
GA Interiors Ltd was appointed to deliver the Steel Framing Systems (SFS) package manufactured by Drywall Steel Sections, including Siniat Weather Defence Board. Our works formed a critical part of the building envelope, supporting both the structural integrity and thermal performance of the school.
Installation works commenced in September 2025 and were successfully completed by December 2025, delivered in line with the overall programme and in close collaboration with the wider project team.
Beormund Primary School has been thoughtfully designed to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment tailored to children with SEMH needs. The scheme presented several design and coordination challenges, requiring a high level of technical expertise and attention to detail throughout the SFS installation.
We have ensured that every aspect of the works met the highest quality and safety standards, working diligently to overcome complexities associated with the design while maintaining programme efficiency and build quality.
A key driver of the project was its ambition to achieve a net zero carbon outcome, setting a strong precedent for the future of sustainable school developments. The use of modern construction methods, efficient materials, and a carefully considered building envelope supports long-term energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
GA Interiors Ltd is proud to have contributed to a project that not only delivers educational value but also aligns with wider environmental and sustainability goals.
Barkingside Yard
Barkingside Yard is a 98-home social housing scheme delivered in partnership with Vistry South London, Peabody, and Places for London. GA Interiors Ltd completed the SFS and full internal fit-out, supporting the successful handover of Phase 1 in June 2025.
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Client: Vistry South London
Sector: Residential
Scope: Steel Framing System (SFS), Sheeting Boards, EPDM, Breather Membrane, Durable Party Walls, MF-Suspended Ceilings, Tape & Jointing
Location: Station Road, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1NB
Barkingside Yard is part of a wider regeneration programme in the London Borough of Redbridge, delivered in partnership with Vistry South London, Peabody, and Places for London. Located next to Barkingside Underground Station, the development provides 98 new homes across three buildings, all for social rent. The first 23 homes were handed over in January 2025, including family-sized and wheelchair-accessible units.
GA Interiors Ltd was responsible for the structural steel framing system (SFS), including sheathing boards, EPDM, and breather membranes to form a weather-resistant external envelope. Internally, the team installed fire- and acoustically-rated party walls, MF-suspended ceilings built to British Gypsum specifications, and completed tape and jointing to a high standard, ready for decoration.
Works were delivered in line with programme requirements, with close coordination to ensure access for services and follow-on trades. Quality and safety were managed through regular inspections and adherence to site protocols.
The completed homes support Redbridge Council’s housing strategy, with sustainable features such as green roofs, air-source heat pumps, and improved public spaces. GA Interiors will remain involved as the remaining 75 homes progress towards completion in summer 2025.
Pike Close
GA Interiors Ltd has delivered high-quality external and internal works at Pike Close, Bromley, ensuring durability, safety, and compliance with NHBC standards. Their expertise in SFS installation, drylining, and fire stopping has contributed to a well-structured and secure development.
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Client: Vistry Group
Sector: Residential
Scope: SFS, Partition walls, fire-stopping solutions, and ceiling.
Location: Pike Close, Bromley, BR1 5BW
GA Interiors Ltd delivered high-quality external and internal works at Pike Close, ensuring durability, safety, and compliance with NHBC standards.
Externally, GA installed the Metsec SFS system with Y-wall boards up to the 8th floor, along with Obex EPDM membranes for weather protection. Internally, the team completed party walls, internal partitions, shaft walls, and suspended MF ceilings, following British Gypsum guidelines.
Fire stopping was implemented at all penetrations using Nullifire products, ensuring strict fire safety compliance. GA’s expertise and precision contributed to a structurally sound and regulation-compliant development.
Aylesbury Estate
Aylesbury Estate redevelopment aims to deliver up to 3,575 mixed tenure homes, alongside employment, retail, healthcare, and community spaces, creating an environment where the local community can thrive
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Client: Hill Group UK
Sector: Residential
Scope: Drylining, Suspended Ceiling, Plastering, Soffit Insulation.
Location: 370 Albany Road, London SE5 0AJ
The Aylesbury Estate transformation project is entering its final stages as building works continue to advance. On 29 March 2023, a key milestone was achieved with the construction reaching roof level at the First Development Site (FDS) B, a significant step in delivering 352 high-quality homes to the local community in Walworth.
In collaboration with Southwark Council and award-winning housebuilder Hill Group UK, we celebrated the progress that is taking place. This moment marks the beginning of the final phase of construction on the Aylesbury site, bringing us one step closer to providing much-needed, energy-efficient homes for local residents.
Councilor Darren Merrill, Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness, remarked on the importance of this milestone in transforming the area. He noted that the Aylesbury Estate redevelopment aims to deliver up to 3,575 mixed tenure homes, alongside employment, retail, healthcare, and community spaces, creating an environment where the local community can thrive.
Dulwich College Extension Project
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Client: LIFE Build
Sector: College / Education
Scope: Drylining, steel framing systems (SFS), and fire stopping.
Location: Dulwich Common, Dulwich SE21 7LD
In April 2023, GA Interiors Ltd embarked on a £14 million extension and refurbishment project for Dulwich College, marking a significant phase of the school’s masterplan developed by John McAslan + Partners. The project involved replacing a 1950s structure next to the iconic, listed Charles Barry Junior-designed private school, which has stood in south London for nearly 400 years.
Our team was tasked with delivering high-quality drylining, steel framing systems (SFS), and fire stopping for the S-shaped building. The design features a striking three-storey atrium, state-of-the-art science laboratories, and a 240-seat auditorium. Five ‘Informatics’ suites and dedicated floors for biology, physics, and chemistry provide flexible learning environments, with the ability to adjust individual lab spaces into versatile ‘science studio’ setups.
Over 14 months, GA Interiors Ltd ensured every aspect of construction met the highest standards, creating a safe, modern, and adaptable educational space. Completed in June 2024, the project not only enhances the physical infrastructure of Dulwich College but also enriches the learning experience for students, blending tradition with forward-thinking design.
We are proud to have played a role in shaping the future of this historic institution.
St. Catherine Hospice
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of our project at St. Catherine Hospice.
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Client: Barnes Constructions
Sector: Hospice / Commercial
Scope: Steel Framing System installation, drylining, and suspended ceilings.
Location: 31 Station Road East, Oxted RH8 0BD
Our team at GA Interiors Ltd proudly executed a range of services including Steel Framing System installation, drylining, and suspended ceilings.
Throughout the project, our dedicated team demonstrated exceptional skill and precision, ensuring that each aspect of the work was executed to the highest standards. Our expertise in SFS, drylining, and ceiling installation allowed us to create functional and aesthetically pleasing interior spaces tailored to the needs of St. Catherine Hospice.
Working closely with Barnes Constructions, we successfully completed the project on schedule and within budget, exceeding expectations at every stage. This project serves as a testament to our commitment to quality craftsmanship and client satisfaction.
Camden
GA Interiors are currently working on a new build development consisting of four mixed-storey and mixed-use blocks, delivering 24 private and 12 affordable housing units, as well as some commercial space.
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Client: J.Murphy & Sons Limited
Sector: Residential
Scope: Steel Framing Systems, Metail Stud Partition System Walls & Linings, Suspended Platerboard & Acoustic Ceiling Systems with a Skim Finish.
Location: Camden, London
140-146 Camden Street’ development is creating much needed housing space for Londoners and GA Interiors are proud to be involved in the delivery of this project.
No project is too big or too complex, please get in touch with any enquiries.
Cantenbury
GA Interiors delivered full drylining package on the new build development of a 4-storey, 184-room student accommodation scheme ‘St Mary Bredin’ located on Rhodaus Town in Canterbury, opposite the Medieval City Wall which is a schedule ancient monument and adjacent to Palamon Court.
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Client: Canbury Construction
Sector: Residential
Scope: Steel Framing Systems, Internal Partitions and Ceilings with a Tape and Joint Finish, Ceilings with a ‘T and J’ finish, drywall masonry lining systems, EPDM Installation.
Location: Nunnery Fields, Canterbury CT1 3JN
The ‘St Mary Bredin’ building has been inspired by the identification of architectural characteristics typical of Canterbury’s Street scene. The core concept of the scheme is to provide students with a mixture of high-quality facilities that will encourage them to spend the full term of their university life in this purpose-built accommodation, allowing student housing and HMO’s to be returned back into much needed private housing, and in turn relieve the pressure on the green belt. GA Interiors are delighted to be playing such a key role in the successful delivery of a much-valued project.
Riverside Park, Ashford
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Client: Gravel Rock
Sector: Residential
Scope: Metal Stud Partition Systems, Wall Linings, Steel Framing System, Suspended Ceiling Systems, Tape & Jointed finish, Insulation, EPDM, Screeding, Brick Tie Channels, Fire stopping.
Location: Riverside Park, Ashford
Riverside Park is an exciting residential development in the heart of Ashford. It features 246 apartments and 26 townhouses, along with a new public realm. Offering its residents, a contemporary lifestyle with a location so close to Ashford International station.
The properties contain fully fitted kitchens, private balconies or terraces and allocated parking with the majority of units.
