The brief

When Paragon Insurance took an additional floor at its offices on Leadenhall Street in the City of London, a third-party design had already come in well over budget. Paragon asked us to examine the design and specification and see what could be done within budget, while keeping the integrity of the design wherever possible.

What we did

We examined every item of furniture, every design detail and every quantity, to make sure each one was the best value for money.

The result

We achieved a significant saving and met Paragon’s budget, while the design itself remained intact or was enhanced.

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The brief

After a global rebrand, an international IT firm asked us to imagine a concept that enhanced its creative corporate culture through internal branding and communication, reflecting the new brand and values.

Inventors and inventions

Our concept drew on inspirational inventors and inventions from the past to encourage employees to greater heights. Using royalty-free patents saved the client money while providing surprising imagery throughout the office, and the inventors themselves provided the quotes, encouraging people to think outside the box and dare to fail.

Over a single weekend

We covered nearly all the bare glass and white walls, including magnetic whitewalls throughout. The 30,000 sq ft transformation was carried out by a team of 16 over a single weekend, working around the clock. On Monday morning the ‘overnight’ change had maximum impact and was extremely well received.

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The brief

Marine Capital was moving to larger premises in Mayfair. It wanted an office that reflected its values, was a pleasant place to work, and would help attract and keep the best people: modern and contemporary, without being stuffy or traditional. The ‘tanker model’ cliché of the shipping company office was not welcome.

Telling the company’s story

We borrowed themes from the business so the office stays connected to its values. Even the two pendant lights in the breakout area recall the two converging planets of the holding company’s ‘Eclipse’ logo.

The office

A red-edged curve across the entrance hints at the Eclipse logo and doubles as curved storage, separating the entrance from the open-plan area. Hints of red run through the office, even on the frames under the desks, against a clean, dominant white. Oak floors add warmth.

The company invested in the best chairs available and chose 120-degree workstations for a more interesting layout, without desk screens, to keep the office open. Store wall divides the space where full height is needed, and frameless glass gives sound privacy without losing sight of the rest of the office.

Meeting rooms

A feature pendant makes the boardroom table the centre of attention, and all the technology is built into the table and walls for a fully wireless AV set-up, repeated in the breakout areas.

The result

Every detail was considered for both function and form, and visitors and employees alike have been impressed and delighted with the new space.

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The project

Map of Medicine, a clinical knowledge business, relocated to new offices on Gray’s Inn Road in London. We designed and fitted out the new space, including the reception and the main working areas.

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