Numis, a leading financial services firm, sought an innovative office design to encourage communication, inspire interaction, and create an environment where employees can thrive. The office fit out aimed to align with the building’s BREEAM Excellent and EPC B ratings, incorporating sustainable design elements that reflect Numis’ forward-thinking vision.
Project in Brief
Designed a collaborative office environment cantered around connectivity and communication.
Integrated a 125-person auditorium and sustainable modifications in the fit-out.
Created accessible external terraces with city views to enhance staff wellbeing.
Seamless Communication Through Innovative Design
The design of Numis’ office revolves around a large, open staircase that connects the working floors with the client floor, facilitating easy communication between teams. The oversized staircase opening allows for indirect and oblique views between floors, promoting connectivity and collaboration. This central feature ensures that communication barriers are removed, creating a more interactive and inclusive workplace.
Enhanced Spaces for Employee Wellbeing
In addition to the staircase, the design includes external terraces accessible to all employees, providing direct links to breakout areas and informal workspaces. These terraces not only offer breathtaking views of the city but also enhance engagement with the external environment, promoting staff wellbeing. The terraces and staircase have become powerful symbols of Numis’ sense of purpose, bringing the team together while impressing clients and visitors alike.
Transition, a new energy-focused VC fund, approached us to design their first dedicated London workspace after operating from a coworking environment. Their brief called for a sustainable, high-end office that would impress clients and support their brand values.
