Size:
14,500
Location:
Uxbridge
Activity:
Marketing & Media
Duration:
10 weeks

Overview
The project comprised of the fit out of a reception, with back lit brand logo, front of house, and product demonstration room, with access to dedicated training and meeting areas; a video suite for content creation and a comms room; a breakout area, café space and kitchen area; collaboration spaces and an outside terrace; the design, supply and installation of furniture. The café, fitted with high quality, built in appliances, provides a multi-function area, doubling as town hall space, and has a balcony providing the opportunity for fresh air and a change of view. The iconic, Scanomat top brewer coffee machine, with Apple iPad control, can be found in both the café and reception areas. High end equipment and technology was installed in the comms room, along with water and leak detection apparatus. Additional cooling and fire protection aspects, including slab to slab walls, were also fitted in this space. Raised access floors have cabling running underneath and there are three offices built into the left hand side of the main floor space, of a similar style and size. Breakout and collaboration zones are interspersed throughout the open plan area.
Project completion
The demonstration area, directly behind the reception, provides the main sales hub. Putting brand and sales space front and centre, this bespoke room, with sideboard, screens and lectern, is a showcase feature of the overall space design. A stage area has been created with light above the lectern and plinth, allowing PFU to display its own products in the most professional manner; demonstrating them alongside competitor products in order to compare and contrast individual items. IT and audio visual elements have been integrated to create the best experience, with unique lighting delivering this high concept, extra special space.
“There were some design challenges that we relished, particularly when establishing the customer zone. This area has a high tech spec, in order to create the right ambience, and offers a memorable experience going beyond initial expectation in terms of function and design. Were delighted to be able to include this project in our portfolio.”
Joint managing director, Office Principles
“We certainly chose the right team with Office Principles. The overall design and flow of the workspace is really good and being able to separate off dedicated customer and visitor areas works very well for us too. The breakout area has been a big hit and everyone likes the new furniture. Our preferences and requirements were interpreted and reflected in the final choices and its been great to have such a high level of expert guidance throughout.”
HR director, PFU Fujitsu