The news comes just four months after the brand opened the doors to its Nottingham location, and marks its fifth opening since the launch of its first UK site in Manchester in 2021.
Located at the basement of The Condor, a luxury new apartment block based in Springwell Square, the new 4,300 square foot site has been transformed into 23 stunning suites following a £1 million renovation project. Each suite is an average of 115 square foot, and comes complete with high-quality equipment including a salon chair or beauty bed, backwash or spa sink, cupboard and trolley. The suites also have 24-hour access, Wi-fi, air conditioning and kitchen and laundry facilities, with tenants able to fully customise each suite to make the space their own.
Having been involved in the previous four sites, Waldeck’s Architecture & Digital Capture teams have been working closely with contractor NTG Solutions, Phenix Salon Suites and their UK franchisee to deliver the new Derby space, providing services for the internal design, layout and delivery.
Due to Waldeck’s success on the previous sites, Phenix Salon Suites also chose to expand Waldeck’s involvement in the project, providing additional service offerings in order to develop a streamline multi-d approach which is suited to these fast-track projects. As such we were delighted to welcome our Mechanical & Electrical Building Services team onto this project to deliver a range of services, including robust and efficient domestic water systems, HVAC design with air conditioning, BIM collaboration across disciplines and a focus on energy efficiency.
Stuart Denniss, Director of Architecture at Waldeck, shared:
“The Derby site, in particular, exemplifies the brand’s commitment to excellence, with its character-rich location and top-tier facilities, and we’re proud to see it become part of the Phenix network. This marks another exciting chapter in what we hope will be a long and successful partnership.
“Phenix Salon Suites are revolutionising the UK beauty and wellness industry, and we’re thrilled to be part of their exciting growth journey. Having supported the first four sites in Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, and Liverpool, it’s incredibly rewarding to see the new Derby location open its doors as the fifth.
“Our team at Waldeck were selected for this project based on our extensive experience in delivering high-quality, complex spaces for well-known brands in the retail and commercial sectors. This expertise has proven invaluable as we work alongside NTG Solutions and Phenix Salon Suites to create unique, fully equipped spaces that empower professionals to thrive in a modern, flexible work environment.”
Explaining more, world recognised hair expert and UK Managing Director at Phenix Salon Suites, John Gillespie, said:
“We were blown away by the feedback we received after our opening night.
“A key element of the Phenix brand is the buildings we choose. We always opt for spaces with character, in a central location, to ensure all our tenants get to work somewhere they feel proud of, but that also gives them the best opportunity for their business to thrive. And, our new Derby site certainly meets the brief. It’s fitting that the apartment complex where we’re based also puts a key focus on supporting modern ways of working, by offering rooms to facilitate remote working for corporate professionals – and now that we’re there, it will be easy for residents to come and enjoy their favourite hair and beauty service right on their doorstep.”
More about Phenix Salon Suites
Phenix Salon Suites offers unique private spaces for hair and beauty industry professionals to rent, and has already had huge success in the US where the brand currently has more than 400 sites. Its suites offer salon and beauty professionals the opportunity to own and operate their own business at a prime spot in the city, with no long-term contract, and without the hassle of leasing a traditional space on the high street, renting a chair in a salon or operating out of their own home.