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A large-scale scaffolding wrap in central London has been unveiled, following a month-long design and construction process.
Surrey-based sign and design specialist, Lavastar, was appointed by contractors, Erith Group and Faithdean, to deliver a full scaffolding encapsulation for the transformation of The Lazari Building in Mayfair.
The building, which was formerly home to the Fenwick luxury fashion store, is situated in the heart of central London. The new development of the building will offer 36,000sq ft of luxury retail space for shoppers visiting the capital.
The project included 2,400sq m of high-level building wrap designed by artist, Hugo Dalton, and featured six advertising panels designed to provide updates throughout the construction phases.
The installation also included installing 190 linear metres of custom-printed hoarding designed to reflect the premium nature of the development, as well as 3D fabricated lettering and bespoke lighting features.
According to Lavastar, over eight months of planning went into coordinating the construction programmes to meet a non-negotiable launch deadline, with stakeholders across construction, design, and marketing all moving in tandem.
The project will continue to evolve alongside the construction schedule, with final completion targeted for late 2026.
Ed Kelsing, director at Lavastar, says: “This has been one of Lavastar’s biggest tests in our ten-year history.
“From precision engineering to seamless artwork alignment across multiple frames, there was zero margin for error – and our team absolutely delivered. We’re thrilled to be part of such a prestigious development. It’s our second ultra high-profile Mayfair site in the past year, following our work on the branded hoardings at the much-talked-about 1 Mayfair residences.”
Lavastar recently won Gold at the UK Graphic Awards 2024 for its work on the ‘Planet Wakehurst’ project, which transformed the scaffolding around Wakehurst's Elizabeth Mansion into a large-scale art installation while it underwent roof restoration.
Speaking about the award win, Kelsing said: “Our team has worked tirelessly over the past decade to become the go-to name in the UK for building wraps, printed hoardings, and development signage – and we’re proud to see that hard work gaining real traction.”
