work.place.create. were appointed into lead consultant role for the design and delivery of a new activity based workplace, that will support the continued growth of CooperVision’s business in the Nordics. The scheme needed to relate to the aesthetic and culture of the Scandinavian countries as well as showcase key eyewear products to visitors. The office design needed to be both original and innovative, whilst facilitating improved interaction and communication between staff. Our proposal integrated dedicated project spaces for brainstorming of ideas and relaxed spaces for informal meetings and effective collaboration.

Further sites now following in Madrid and Liege.

Location: Gothenburg

Size: 7,000 sq ft

Services: Workplace Consultancy, landlord liaison, space planning, interior design and furniture specification

Nick Viner acted as lead consultant for the design and implementation of a new modern workplace environment for McKesson, a pharma client that he had worked with for over 10 years. As cost certainty was key, Nick provided a fully co-ordinated architectural and interior design scheme to ensure an accurate tender response. The project was completed on time and on budget.  To ensure a standardised look and feel across the global property portfolio, the interior design was co-ordinated with the clients in-house workplace team in America.

Location: Paddington, Central London

Size: 10,000 sq ft

Services: Feasibility study and briefing, branding workplace consultancy, space planning, interior design, furniture specification and Principal Designer

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

work.place.create. undertook a lead consultant role for the design and delivery of a new workplace to support a JV agreement between two of the top five companies on the Fortune 500 list. Although the project had to be executed on a fast track basis, the work.place.create. team were still able to procure the works on a fully negotiated basis and complete the design and implementation of the building within twenty weeks. High quality office interiors underpinned a flexible mix of formal and informal workplace settings. Our design solution also included the integration of an effective audio visual solution that was focused on presenting data analytics in real time formats and was supported by high definition video conferencing facilities.

Location: Central London

Size: 6,900 sq ft

Services: Brief definition, workplace consultancy, space planning, interior design, furniture procurement and Principal Designer

work.place.create. undertook a lead consultant role for the design and delivery of a new workplace to support a JV agreement between two of the top five companies on the Fortune 500 list. Although the project had to be executed on a fast track basis, the work.place.create. team were still able to procure the works on a fully negotiated basis and complete the design and implementation of the building within twenty weeks. High quality office interiors underpinned a flexible mix of formal and informal workplace settings. Our design solution also included the integration of an effective audio visual solution that was focused on presenting data analytics in real time formats and was supported by high definition video conferencing facilities.

Location: Central London

Size: 6,900 sq ft

Services: Brief definition, workplace consultancy, space planning, interior design, furniture procurement and Principal Designer

work.place.create. undertook a lead consultant role for the design and delivery of a new workplace to support a JV agreement between two of the top five companies on the Fortune 500 list. Although the project had to be executed on a fast track basis, the work.place.create. team were still able to procure the works on a fully negotiated basis and complete the design and implementation of the building within twenty weeks. High quality office interiors underpinned a flexible mix of formal and informal workplace settings. Our design solution also included the integration of an effective audio visual solution that was focused on presenting data analytics in real time formats and was supported by high definition video conferencing facilities.

Location: Central London

Size: 6,900 sq ft

Services: Brief definition, workplace consultancy, space planning, interior design, furniture procurement and Principal Designer

Creative design and implementation of a part retail bank and part office within a City of London conservation area. The design needed to accurately align with existing global interior standards for BBVA’s brand including signage, colours and furniture systems. Interaction with key business stakeholders including security, IT and branding was essential in order to create a fully integrated design solution that was fit for the purpose of a major international retail bank.

Location: City of London, London

Size: 5,000 sq ft

Services: Interior design, Principal Designer and planning permissions

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

Creative design and implementation of a part retail bank and part office within a City of London conservation area. The design needed to accurately align with existing global interior standards for BBVA’s brand including signage, colours and furniture systems. Interaction with key business stakeholders including security, IT and branding was essential in order to create a fully integrated design solution that was fit for the purpose of a major international retail bank.

Location: City of London, London

Size: 5,000 sq ft

Services: Interior design, Principal Designer and planning permissions

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

This project included provision of a significant IT infrastructure to support key back of house and IT operations. An agile working environment enabled staff to break away from their desks and utilise a diverse range of internal spaces in order to undertake specific tasks – including scrum areas for code writing and programming.

Location: Central London

Size: 29,400 sq ft

Services: Space planning and interior design

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

This project included provision of a significant IT infrastructure to support key back of house and IT operations. An agile working environment enabled staff to break away from their desks and utilise a diverse range of internal spaces in order to undertake specific tasks – including scrum areas for code writing and programming.

Location: Central London

Size: 29,400 sq ft

Services: Space planning and interior design

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

Delivery of multiple sites around Europe using standard playbook/design guide. The role included adapting these agreed standards to suit European standards and comparable materials that minimised carbon miles.

The main focus was to create high quality workplaces and lab areas that aligned with the requirements of an expanding R&D electronics business. A series of IT based environments with hardware labs, data centres and comms rooms were constructed and integrated around flexible agile working spaces.

Location: Various European locations including Belgium, Ireland, Finland and United Kingdom

Size: From 5,000 sq ft to 32,000 sq ft

Services: Space planning, interior design, furniture specification and Principal Designer services

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

This project extended to designing and implementing a highly flexible workplace environment, which combined a mix of open plan, cellular office and flexible working spaces.

The scheme was taken from inception to completion within twelve weeks under a design and build procurement route in partnership with a main contractor.

The design required the specification of off the shelf products and standard materials in order to achieve the tight programme but without compromising on design. Capital investment was made into high quality flexible meeting room solutions with integrated audio visual solutions as well as agile working spaces which suited the requirements of project teams and individuals.

Location: Ealing, London

Size: 9,500 sq ft

Services: Space planning, interior design, furniture specification and Principal Designer services

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

This project extended to designing and implementing a highly flexible workplace environment, which combined a mix of open plan, cellular office and flexible working spaces.

The scheme was taken from inception to completion within twelve weeks under a design and build procurement route in partnership with a main contractor.

The design required the specification of off the shelf products and standard materials in order to achieve the tight programme but without compromising on design. Capital investment was made into high quality flexible meeting room solutions with integrated audio visual solutions as well as agile working spaces which suited the requirements of project teams and individuals.

Location: Ealing, London

Size: 9,500 sq ft

Services: Space planning, interior design, furniture specification and Principal Designer services

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

Allergan requested the definition of a new and more efficient and effective way of working for their expanding business which had previously occupied a large industrial building in High Wycombe. Our role was to create new design standards for their European headquarters, whilst aligning space standards with agreed global parameters found at other sites within their real estate portfolio around the world.

Location: Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Size: 140,000 sq ft

Services: Workplace strategy, architectural services, space planning, interior design and furniture specification

Allergan requested the definition of a new and more efficient and effective way of working for their expanding business which had previously occupied a large industrial building in High Wycombe. Our role was to create new design standards for their European headquarters, whilst aligning space standards with agreed global parameters found at other sites within their real estate portfolio around the world.

Location: Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Size: 140,000 sq ft

Services: Workplace strategy, architectural services, space planning, interior design and furniture specification

Detailed design and final implementation of a highly creative workplace design for a public listed company. Our works included detailed design and co-ordination with specialist sub-contractors and suppliers, including quality control and benchmarking of construction standards. Planning applications for the installation of additional external plant were also undertaken on behalf of the client organisation. The scheme maximised the open plan office space and provided opportunities for effective churn in the future. A café hub area was also introduced to facilitate flexible working and collaboration between staff.

Location: Victoria, Central London

Size: 21,000 sq ft

Services: Detailed design and contractor co-ordination

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

Detailed design and final implementation of a highly creative workplace design for a public listed company. Our works included detailed design and co-ordination with specialist sub-contractors and suppliers, including quality control and benchmarking of construction standards. Planning applications for the installation of additional external plant were also undertaken on behalf of the client organisation. The scheme maximised the open plan office space and provided opportunities for effective churn in the future. A café hub area was also introduced to facilitate flexible working and collaboration between staff.

Location: Victoria, Central London

Size: 21,000 sq ft

Services: Detailed design and contractor co-ordination

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

Renovation of the original members club owned by Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones. The club was inspired by exploration and adventure and these themes were woven into the fabric of the building with interiors that were organised with key spaces that allow members to socialise, work and relax. The client’s Italian roots were evident throughout the scheme and were overlapped with other continental influences within the spa including Russian banyas, Turkish hamman and an Asian Watsu acquatic therapy pool.

Location: South Kensington, London

Size: 40,000 sq ft

Services: Interior design, detailed design and contractor co-ordination.

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

Renovation of the original members club owned by Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones. The club was inspired by exploration and adventure and these themes were woven into the fabric of the building with interiors that were organised with key spaces that allow members to socialise, work and relax. The client’s Italian roots were evident throughout the scheme and were overlapped with other continental influences within the spa including Russian banyas, Turkish hamman and an Asian Watsu acquatic therapy pool.

Location: South Kensington, London

Size: 40,000 sq ft

Services: Interior design, detailed design and contractor co-ordination.

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

Delivery of a corporate office environment for expanding insurance business within the critical City of London market. Pembroke required a modern office environment to attract and retain the best staff in a competitive market place. Our design delivered an agile working environment that responded to the precise needs of the underwriters including an informal business lounge where brokers can meet. A mixture of informal and formal meeting spaces and hot desks were delivered to respond directly to the business and staff requirements.

Location: Central London

Size: 21,580 sq ft

Services: Feasibility study and briefing, workplace consultancy, space planning, interior design, furniture specification

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

Delivery of a corporate office environment for expanding insurance business within the critical City of London market. Pembroke required a modern office environment to attract and retain the best staff in a competitive market place. Our design delivered an agile working environment that responded to the precise needs of the underwriters including an informal business lounge where brokers can meet. A mixture of informal and formal meeting spaces and hot desks were delivered to respond directly to the business and staff requirements.

Location: Central London

Size: 21,580 sq ft

Services: Feasibility study and briefing, workplace consultancy, space planning, interior design, furniture specification

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

Vubiquity’s vision was to create a best in class workplace that created an “eyes wide open” experience for staff and clients alike.
The office needed to inspire and deliver a Hollywood feeling that both surprised people and offered a fantasy experience that will make employees and visitors want to come back and experience the environment time and time again.

The key client need was to consolidate all disparate Vubiquity staff from across London and consolidate the workforce into a single modern office environment that better reflected the Vubiquity global brand. The office needed to be flexible enough to accommodate an expanding workforce in the future and be market leading in appearance in order to attract and retain both best in class staff and global corporate client organisations.

Location: Central London

Size: 20,000 sq ft

Services: Workplace consultancy, space planning, interior design, furniture specification

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

Vubiquity’s vision was to create a best in class workplace that created an “eyes wide open” experience for staff and clients alike.
The office needed to inspire and deliver a Hollywood feeling that both surprised people and offered a fantasy experience that will make employees and visitors want to come back and experience the environment time and time again.

The key client need was to consolidate all disparate Vubiquity staff from across London and consolidate the workforce into a single modern office environment that better reflected the Vubiquity global brand. The office needed to be flexible enough to accommodate an expanding workforce in the future and be market leading in appearance in order to attract and retain both best in class staff and global corporate client organisations.

Location: Central London

Size: 20,000 sq ft

Services: Workplace consultancy, space planning, interior design, furniture specification

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

Vubiquity’s vision was to create a best in class workplace that created an “eyes wide open” experience for staff and clients alike.
The office needed to inspire and deliver a Hollywood feeling that both surprised people and offered a fantasy experience that will make employees and visitors want to come back and experience the environment time and time again.

The key client need was to consolidate all disparate Vubiquity staff from across London and consolidate the workforce into a single modern office environment that better reflected the Vubiquity global brand. The office needed to be flexible enough to accommodate an expanding workforce in the future and be market leading in appearance in order to attract and retain both best in class staff and global corporate client organisations.

Location: Central London

Size: 20,000 sq ft

Services: Workplace consultancy, space planning, interior design, furniture specification

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

Vubiquity’s vision was to create a best in class workplace that created an “eyes wide open” experience for staff and clients alike.
The office needed to inspire and deliver a Hollywood feeling that both surprised people and offered a fantasy experience that will make employees and visitors want to come back and experience the environment time and time again.

The key client need was to consolidate all disparate Vubiquity staff from across London and consolidate the workforce into a single modern office environment that better reflected the Vubiquity global brand. The office needed to be flexible enough to accommodate an expanding workforce in the future and be market leading in appearance in order to attract and retain both best in class staff and global corporate client organisations.

Location: Central London

Size: 20,000 sq ft

Services: Workplace consultancy, space planning, interior design, furniture specification

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.

Vubiquity’s vision was to create a best in class workplace that created an “eyes wide open” experience for staff and clients alike.
The office needed to inspire and deliver a Hollywood feeling that both surprised people and offered a fantasy experience that will make employees and visitors want to come back and experience the environment time and time again.

The key client need was to consolidate all disparate Vubiquity staff from across London and consolidate the workforce into a single modern office environment that better reflected the Vubiquity global brand. The office needed to be flexible enough to accommodate an expanding workforce in the future and be market leading in appearance in order to attract and retain both best in class staff and global corporate client organisations.

Location: Central London

Size: 20,000 sq ft

Services: Workplace consultancy, space planning, interior design, furniture specification

Project undertaken whilst at HKS Architects Ltd.