Shortlands Station Access for All – Shortlisted for ICE Award 2026

Shortlands Station – Access for All

INVVU was proud to act as multidisciplinary lead designer for the £8.5m Shortlands Station Access for All (AfA) project, delivering a transformational accessibility upgrade at this busy Victorian railway station in Bromley.

The scheme introduced three new passenger lifts, a steel footbridge and associated station improvements, providing full step-free access to all platforms for the first time. Designed and constructed within a live operational railway environment and conservation area, the project carefully balanced modern accessibility requirements with the preservation of the station’s historic character.

INVVU delivered architectural, civil, structural, drainage and geotechnical design services, alongside CRE-D responsibilities, permanent works design and construction support. The project overcame significant engineering challenges associated with historic railway embankments and constrained construction conditions to create a safe, inclusive and resilient transport hub serving more than one million passenger journeys each year.

The completed scheme has transformed accessibility, enabling independent travel for passengers of all abilities and delivering lasting social and economic benefits to the local community.

This project has been shortlisted for the ICE London Awards 2026 in the Best Project – Large category.

For more information about the work we do or help bring your project to life, no matter how big or small, please contact us on 01303 850808 or at info@invvu.co.uk

Richmond Cycle Hub – This One’s A Winner!

Richmond Cycle Hub

INVVU provided multidisciplinary design services for the delivery of the Richmond Cycle Hub at Richmond Station, creating one of London’s largest secure cycle parking facilities.

The project increased cycle parking capacity from 172 to 790 spaces within a highly constrained operational rail environment, encouraging sustainable travel by integrating cycling with public transport. Completed in October 2025, the facility incorporates a lightweight steel structure with innovative GRP flooring, solar PV panels, intelligent lighting controls, rainwater harvesting and biodiversity enhancements.

Acting as lead designer, INVVU delivered architectural, civil, structural, geotechnical and M&E design services, alongside railway engineering assurance and temporary works design. The innovative lightweight construction solution eliminated the need for piling, significantly reducing embodied carbon, material use and construction impacts.

The completed hub provides a secure, attractive and sustainable transport facility that supports healthier travel choices, reduces pressure on local infrastructure and contributes to a greener future for Richmond.

Exciting News – Richmond Cycle Hub has been shortlisted for the ICE London Awards 2026 in the Best Project – Sustainability category.

Looking to Deliver Sustainable Infrastructure?

Whether you’re planning a transport, rail, public realm or sustainability-led infrastructure project, INVVU’s multidisciplinary team can help take your project from concept through to delivery.

Get in touch – 01303 850808 or at info@invvu.co.uk

INVVU Interiors

Welcome to INVVU Interiors – May 2026

We’re excited to launch INVVU’s new Interiors Service — bringing together the combined expertise of Alkim Naz Koroglu, our Interiors & Spatial Designer, and Emma Johnson from EJ Curated Interiors.

Individually, they’re exceptional. Together, they’re a force to be reckoned with; delivering interiors that are beautiful, practical and intelligently designed.

What’s more, this team isn’t a standalone offering. They integrate seamlessly with the rest of the INVVU Construction Consultants team, ensuring that interior design, architecture, engineering and project management all align from day one.

The result: coordinated delivery, efficient decision‑making and spaces that work as beautifully as they look.

Let’s create something extraordinary

You’ll find our full brochure here.

If you’d like to explore how our interiors team can support your next project, we’d love to talk.

For more information about our interiors offering please contact us on 01303 850808 or at interiors@invvu.co.uk

Richmond Cycle Hub

The Richmond Cycle Hub was designed from inception to minimise embodied carbon, material use and environmental impact within a highly constrained station environment. The scheme increased cycle parking provision from 172 unsecured spaces to 790 secure cycle spaces within a compact footprint, without loss of the existing station car park or wider infrastructure.

A highly optimised structural design approach was adopted using full 3D finite element analysis modelling to holistically assess structural loads and minimise steel tonnage. The lightweight superstructure, combined with Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) floor panels weighing approximately 35kg/m² compared with 300–400kg/m² for a concrete equivalent, achieved up to a 90% floor dead load reduction. This enabled substantial reductions in structural steelwork, foundation sizes and concrete consumption, whilst eliminating the need for piling. The use of relatively small mass concrete pad foundations significantly reduced spoil generation, plant usage, noise and vibration during construction.

Drainage design incorporated sustainable urban drainage principles, with surface water management carefully coordinated to avoid impacts on existing railway drainage infrastructure. Careful assessment of ground conditions and existing buried assets further informed foundation positioning, reducing the extent of intrusive groundworks required

Additional environmental measures included rainwater harvesting, intelligent energy-efficient lighting controls, solar PV panels, retention of existing mature vegetation and biodiversity enhancement through landscaping and integration of a living green wall system.

For more information about the work we do, please contact us on 01303 850808 or at info@invvu.co.uk

Collaborative Restoration at Victoria Station Secures 2025 Craft Skills Award at National Rail Heritage Awards

London Victoria’s Hidden Railway Maps Restored to Glory

Benedict O’Looney Architects, GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway), and INVVU Construction Consultants have been awarded The Great Western Railway Craft Skills Award 2025 for their outstanding work on the London Victoria Line Map Restoration project.

The award celebrates the revival of two remarkable hand-painted ceramic railway maps dating from 1899. Once forming part of Victoria Station’s Renaissance revival entrance, the maps had been concealed for decades behind a former newsstand. Their rediscovery and careful restoration now offer the public a rare glimpse into Edwardian railway artistry and design.

The project brought together a highly skilled and collaborative team. Benedict O’Looney Architects led the heritage and design approach, working alongside specialist artisans from Restore London Ltd and Craven Dunnill Jackfield. Network Rail, the Railway Heritage Trust, GTR, and INVVU Construction Consultants collectively supported the sensitive delivery of the works. Special appreciation is owed to GTR’s Paul Best, whose project management was instrumental in coordinating this complex heritage restoration.

Several other projects involving INVVU Construction Consultants and their project partners were also recognised at the National Railway Heritage Awards, including:

Bishopstone Station – Art Deco ladies WC & lobby (Friends of Bishopstone Station CIC, Govia Thameslink Railway) – Highly Commended
Battersea Park – Station canopies (Benedict O’Looney Architects, Nationwide Engineering Ltd & Network Rail) – Highly Commended
Richmond Railway Station – Canopy and booking hall restoration (South Western Railway, Network Rail, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Benedict O’Looney Architects) – Winner

These accolades reflect the wider collaborative effort across multiple heritage projects and underscore the ongoing commitment to preserving and enhancing historic railway environments

These commendations reflect the rail industry’s strong and growing commitment to preserving and revitalising historic station environments.

The Victoria Maps project benefited greatly from the expertise and enthusiasm of Benedict O’Looney, whose deep understanding of railway heritage shaped the restoration’s authenticity and accuracy. Close coordination across all partners, including INVVU and the specialist craft teams, ensured the intricate detail and original character of the maps were faithfully restored.

Gratitude is extended to all who supported the project, including Paul Best at GTR, Anna Jipps at the Railway Heritage Trust, and colleagues at Network Rail. Their collaboration demonstrates the value of multidisciplinary teamwork in safeguarding Britain’s railway heritage.

INVVU’s Managing Director Phil Johnson conveyed ’Winning a National Railway Heritage Award for the Victoria Maps project is a tremendous honour. We greatly valued the opportunity to collaborate with Benedict O’Looney Architects and specialist craftsmen from Restore London and Craven Dunnill Jackfield. Working alongside Paul Best at GTR, Anna Jipps at the Railway Heritage Trust, and colleagues at Network Rail made this a truly collaborative and rewarding project. At INVVU, we remain committed to delivering high-quality design services and supporting heritage projects across the railway sector.

Today, the restored maps stand as a testament to the rich architectural and artistic legacy within the UK’s railway stations. Their revival ensures that this chapter of railway history will be appreciated by generations to come.

For more information about the work we do, please contact us on 01303 850808 or at info@invvu.co.uk

3 Peaks. 2 Charities. 1 Big Challenge.

INVVU takes on the Three Peaks Challenges! ⛰️💪

On 28th June 2025, a group of brave souls from INVVU will be tackling the Three Peaks Challenge, taking on Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon, all within 24 hours!

We’re challenging ourselves to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and the British Heart Foundation, two charities that mean a lot to us all.

Training is well underway, with the team pushing themselves through Surrey Hills treks and Lake District hikes to prepare for this tough endurance test.

Each of the team has personal time goals, but for anyone who completes it in under 24 hours, it’ll be an incredible achievement!

We’d love your support to help us make a real difference. Every donation, big or small, will help Macmillan and BHF continue their incredible work.

📢 Stay tuned for updates, and if you’d like to donate, you can do so through our JustGiving pages – safe, secure, and direct to the charities.

To donate ➡️Team INVVU is fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support
To donate ➡️ Team INVVU is fundraising for British Heart Foundation

Thank you for your support! 💚❤️

Phil Johnson signs up as a judge for the ICE South East England Engineering Awards.

Message from Phil Johnson – INVVU Managing Director.

“I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be serving as a judge for the ICE South East England Engineering Excellence Awards 2025, an event that celebrates the outstanding projects and people driving civil engineering forward.

The awards have a host of categories where we will be celebrating prominent projects and people of our field:

Best Infrastructure Project – Small (under £5m)
Best Infrastructure Project – Large (over £5m)
Best Project – Innovation
Best Project – Sustainability
Best Project – Asset Maintenance Team Award
Rising Star of the Year
Mentor of the Year
STEM Ambassador of the Year

If you’ve been part of a remarkable project or know someone who is making a significant impact in our industry, now is the time to shine a spotlight on their achievements! Deadline to submit entries is Monday, 3 March 2025.

Let’s celebrate the talent, innovation, and dedication shaping the future of engineering”.

Find more information here – ICE South-East-England Awards

For more information about the work we do, please contact us on 01303 850808 or at info@invvu.co.uk

Restoring Exquisite Victoria Station Ceramic Maps

Craftsmanship and Collaboration bring exquisite Victorian Station maps back to life for all to enjoy.

Two exquisite ceramic Victorian maps at London’s Victoria Station have recently undergone meticulous restoration, preserving the rich history of the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway, a gateway to the south coast, dating back to 1899.

Originally created in the Victorian era, these maps illustrate London’s layout, showcasing the grandeur and complexity of the city and surrounding network in the 19th Century, evoking memories of journeys to stations long since disappeared.

The restoration project was undertaken by expert conservators from Restore London Ltd, who employed traditional techniques to meticulously clean, repair, and enhance the visual appeal of the maps. Each tile was carefully hand-cleaned, with missing tiles cast to match the originals, and damaged areas restored to maintain authenticity while rejuvenating these historical artifacts.

Significant portions of the original material, including the granite sections, had suffered extensive deterioration over the years. To achieve the closest possible match, the Restore team conducted thorough research using historic photographs from Historic England. This research led to a detailed process of sampling and approvals between Restore London and Conservation Architect Benedict O’Looney, resulting in a seamless and faithful restoration.

Visitors to Victoria Station can now admire these stunning cartographic works of art, which not only preserve London’s past but also enhance the station’s vibrant atmosphere. The restored maps stand as a testament to the craftsmanship of the original artisans and the dedication of those involved in their preservation, making them a valuable addition to the city’s cultural heritage.

INVVU Construction Consultants, in collaboration with Network Rail, the Railway Heritage Trust, GTR Govia Thameslink, Conservation Architect Benedict O’Looney, and Restore London, ensured that every colour, texture, and detail was painstakingly restored to bring these Victorian maps and their surroundings back to their former glory.

This project has been a fantastic experience, and we extend our sincere thanks to GTR Govia Thameslink, Network Rail and the Railway Heritage Trust for their unwavering support and commitment to preserving the UK’s rail heritage. Their dedication and funding made this restoration possible, and we are proud to be part of this incredible effort to conserve architectural treasures for future generations.

To further commemorate these restorations and share information about their history, Network Rail plan to install a Blue Heritage Plaque, which will sit proudly alongside the maps.

For more information contact: info@invvu.co.uk

Calling all Building Contractors and Suppliers! October 2024

Due to a growing demand for INVVU’s Project Management and Principal Designer Services across the South East, we are refreshing our tender lists on behalf of various clients. We are currently seeking suppliers and building/refurbishment contractors specialising in Building, Hospitality, Heritage, Retail Fit-Out, Office Construction, High-End Residential, Hotels, and Estates projects, with contract values up to £500K and £1M.

Initial projects are set to commence in Q4 2024.

If your company is interested in participating in these upcoming tender processes, please register your interest by emailing procurement@invvu.co.uk.

Or by completing the form here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7HT92B6

Kindly submit the following details by Friday, 25th November 2024:

Company Name
Company Background and Capability Statement
Primary Contact Name
Position
Email Address
Phone Number
Company Address

Upon receiving your expression of interest, we will provide further details regarding the tender process, including timelines and submission requirements.

Thank you for your interest—we look forward to the possibility of working together!

Please note that we will also be expanding our tender lists for other sectors and project values soon.

Check back on our news pages for further information