Sintons is a large, full service law firm headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne. More than 200 people are based in the firm’s city centre office, which spans four storeys.
Background
Sintons is a large, full service law firm headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne. More than 200 people are based in the firm’s city centre office, which spans four storeys. In 2024, the building underwent a complete refurbishment, transforming it into a state-of-the-art workplace and meeting venue for Sintons’ colleagues and clients.
The Challenge
During the refurbishment of the head office, Sintons reviewed access control requirements throughout the building. Previously, access control was in place on the ground floor, and the main reception desk housed a wireless intercom to greet and admit visitors.
Now that the building will be used to host a much bigger range of events – from meetings through to conferences, training and networking events – the ability to control access to more areas was needed.
We wanted more flexibility to mix and match access to different spaces as required,” explained David Mather, Sintons’ IT manager. “So if we are hosting a large client event, we might want to open up access to the entire fourth floor for the evening, but restrict access to other spaces.”
The Solution
After working with Advantex to evaluate various options, Sintons selected equipment from Paxton and 2N. Access control is now in place across all four floors, while a new intercom system allows guests to be seen and welcomed to the building remotely.
Advantex liaised with the firm’s interior designer to select access control units designed to complement the new surroundings. The team also managed installation and configuration of all new equipment, before training Sintons’ colleagues on its use.
The Benefits
The access control overhaul has resulted in a system which is much simpler to manage, while also giving more options and greater flexibility.
