Cooper Parry, Reading

Cooper Parry's vision for their Thames Valley hub represented an exciting challenge: create a space with a distinctive aesthetic while maximising the reuse of existing office furniture and fittings.

The project was part of Cooper Parry's broader strategy to consolidate multiple regional offices into strategic hubs. This Reading location would bring together teams from several Thames Valley locations, creating a central destination that truly reflects the Cooper Parry way of working.

Our brief was to transform the space into something that felt more like a comfortable private members' club than a traditional office - creating an environment where people could work flexibly and collaboratively. This meant carefully balancing the desire for an upscale, eclectic vibe with practical considerations around sustainability goals.

The existing fit out provided good bones to work with, but needed thoughtful adaptation to create the right mix of settings and atmosphere for Cooper Parry's culture. Our challenge was to seamlessly integrate existing elements with new feature pieces to achieve the desired aesthetic and functionality.

Sustainability was a key focus, with the extensive reuse of existing furniture being a central part of the story. This approach not only supported environmental goals but also made smart financial sense. Where new elements were needed, we selected materials thoughtfully - including loose lay vinyl flooring that will minimise future dilapidation costs.

The project benefited from excellent collaboration with the building management team, who provided valuable support with access and logistics. This partnership approach extended to helping optimise other building areas, including assistance with the reception area setup.