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    Sofitel Brisbane Pastry Room Cold Room Replacement

    Acro Refrigeration replaced the existing pastry room cold room at Sofitel Brisbane, installing new panels, floor, refrigeration equipment and advanced BMS-integrated controls, all while the hotel kitchen remained operational.

    Brisbane, QLD
    Sofitel Brisbane
    Pastry Room
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    The Challenge

    The existing pastry room cold room at Sofitel Brisbane had reached end of life and required full replacement. The works had to be carried out inside a fully operational hotel kitchen, with no shutdown of kitchen operations. This created multiple constraints: Continuous operation of kitchen services with no downtime; High pedestrian traffic from staff, contractors and hotel guests; Strict requirements around cleanliness, dust and contamination control; Noise limitations within an active hospitality environment; and Limited access and staging space within the kitchen In addition, the new system needed to integrate with the hotel’s existing Building Management System, adding a layer of technical complexity.

    Our Solution

    Acro Refrigeration delivered a staged demolition and rebuild approach designed specifically for a live environment. Key elements of our approach: Careful sequencing of demolition and installation to maintain kitchen functionality at all times; Installation of temporary controls and physical barriers to manage dust and protect surrounding areas; Programming of works to minimise noise during critical operating periods; Strict site management to control movement of people and materials through the kitchen; Installation of new insulated panels and a purpose-built cold room floor; Supply and installation of new refrigeration equipment sized for operational demand; Installation of advanced control systems designed for integration with the hotel’s BMS; and Commissioning and testing to ensure seamless system performance and BMS communication

    Results & Outcomes

    Full replacement of the pastry room cold room completed without shutting down kitchen operations
    New insulated panel system and floor installed to modern standards
    New refrigeration plant delivered with improved reliability and performance
    Advanced control system successfully integrated with the hotel’s BMS
    Dust, noise and site risks effectively controlled throughout the project
    The Sofitel Brisbane pastry kitchen now operates with a fully upgraded cold room system that is reliable, efficient and integrated into the hotel’s broader building systems.

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