Case Study: Electric & Manual Roller Blinds Installation – King’s Cross Fitness Centre

Location: King’s Cross, London

Client: APC Building Services (King’s Cross Fitness Centre)

Products Supplied & Installed: Electric boxed roller blinds and manual roller blinds

Fabric Type: Flame-retardant blackout fabric (custom laminated finish)

Completion Date: October 2025

Project Overview

Grosvenor Contracts recently completed the manufacture and installation of bespoke electric boxed roller blinds and manual roller blinds for the King’s Cross Fitness Centre. This project required precision, durability, and design versatility to suit a modern, multi-purpose sports and leisure facility.

The sports hall, featuring exceptionally tall windows, required extra-long, made-to-measure electric blinds to ensure effective light control and privacy. The result is a seamless system that enhances usability for a wide range of activities — from sports such as basketball and badminton to large community events.

Elsewhere in the building, manual roller blinds were installed throughout offices and auxiliary spaces, providing the same high-quality finish and performance, tailored to smaller-scale environments.

The Solution

Working closely with APC Building Services, Grosvenor Contracts developed a comprehensive shading solution designed and manufactured in-house at our UK facility.

The installation included:

• Motorised electric blinds with smooth and reliable operation for large-scale glazing in the sports hall.

• Manual roller blinds for administrative and secondary spaces, providing consistent aesthetics across the facility.

• Boxed housing systems for a sleek, protected finish.

• Durable, flame-retardant blackout fabrics ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimal light exclusion.

Our skilled fitting team coordinated with on-site contractors to achieve a precise and efficient installation, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing works.

Results & Impact

The completed system delivers complete light control and energy efficiency, enhancing the comfort and usability of the entire facility. The combination of electric and manual blinds offers a practical, cohesive solution across both sports and office areas — uniting function with visual refinement.

This project underscores Grosvenor Contracts’ commitment to bespoke UK manufacturing, craftsmanship, and tailored shading solutions for high-performance environments.

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