DiGiCo

We would need to find a way of reconfiguring a largely disconnected building in order to meet our client’s vision for an office refurbishment capable of bringing its ‘one family’ together - and portraying an image that reflected its incredible role in national and international events.

It would need to house everything from breakout areas to purpose-built demo facilities, and we would have to make the very best use of the available budget to achieve it.

On the ground floor is a series of predominantly client facing spaces, including distinct rooms for training, R&D and demonstrations - with a purpose-built Zintec steel cage for product testing.

Rooms are reached via a vast corridor space and we’ve even installed hospital doors to enable kit to be reeled in from the rear of the building.

New ramps ensure good floor transition and a new double door set gives visibility into the revamped reception space, which is visually related to other parts of the building in a way that had not been achieved before.

A large and lively breakout area enables people to come together for client events and staff socials. It features an upgraded kitchenette, end of journey facilities and musical memorabilia - including a mixing desk used on an original Elton John track.

Collaboration with DiGiCo’s in-house graphics specialist has led to the installation of eye-catching imagery such as a view of London’s Olympic stadium in the new boardroom. Framed by a new central table and circular lights above, it creates the effect of almost being inside the arena itself.

Lighting plays an important role throughout the office. Feature lights luminate the reception space, while dimmable lighting enables subtle changes in atmosphere to suit the occasion.

Paints have been used as a clever means of enhancing the user experience without breaking the budget. Varying colours and textures combine to create a moody, more masculine tone that works effectively with the industrial fabric of the building. By contrast, the addition of soft curves brings an organic, informal feel in parts.

As with all spaces we deliver, sustainability is evident throughout - from the use of SKA compliant products to the reuse of materials such as ceiling tiles and much of an existing air conditioning unit.