Toy creator Jellycat hired architecture and interior design firm HGA to design their new office in London, England. “Jellycat set out to expand their office to showcase their brand and mission of “Sharing Joy,” to visitors and employees alike. HGA worked closely with the team at Jellycat and JL Commercial Services in creating a welcoming space and a playground-like experience that features Jellycat’s plush toys throughout the office. “The time taken by HGA in the early planning phases, along with visioning sessions, ensured the team was aligned with what Jellycat was seeking for this creative ..read more

Consulting firm Korn Ferry hired architecture and interior design firm Conexus Studio to design their new office in Singapore. “As global working dynamics shift in the post-pandemic world, Korn Ferry’s latest workspace is ready to meet the challenge head on. The new Singapore office for the global talent and organisational consulting firm is an invitation to its employees to return to a redefined work environment that breaks down traditional barriers of hierarchy, while driving open conversation and collaboration. Using the principles of participatory design, the input of employees was key in ..read more

Real estate investment firm Asana Partners hired architecture and interior design firm NELSON Worldwide to design their new office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “Asana Partners aimed to seize the opportunity to use Colonial Warehouse’s ground-level—determined to be prime real estate—for both leasing and aesthetic purposes. The resulting space received a comprehensive makeover, featuring a reimagined lounge with floor-to-ceiling glass, varied seating options including banquettes and a versatile kitchenette with a bar and sink for lunch or after-hours gatherings, and a safe converted into a cellar ..read more

Grant organization Leverhulme Trust hired workplace design studio Peldon Rose to design their new office in London, England. “The Leverhulme Trust is one of the largest all-subject providers of research funding in the UK, distributing approximately £100 million a year. The charity was established in 1925 under the will of Lord Leverhulme, a well-known philanthropist and founder of Lever Brothers, which later became Unilever. The Trust today consists of a team of 19 staff, specialists in grant management, communications, finance, and investment. Its new workplace continues to nurture a close-k ..read more

Venture capital firm OpenOCean recently hired interior design studio Mint & More to design their new office in Helsinki, Finland. “The aim was to make the office something special and unique but which would still be homelike and comfortable. The concept inspired by water and waves also builds on the company’s liquid graphic identity in a fresh way. The oceanic vibe of the concept connects the spaces together from the “Oyster” and “Atoll” meeting rooms to the “Shore” inspired lounge. Mint & More utilised transparent, mirrored and rippled materials to create a smooth water-like atmosphe ..read more

Global venture capital firm hired workplace design studio Oktra to design their new office in in London, England. “The project’s central objective was to craft a best-in-class working environment that seamlessly embodied our client’s brand, business identity, and culture. We developed a hospitality-led design that would welcome and engage clients, while projecting innovation and a level of quality without feeling opulent. The new space provides a warm, fluid and mature environment for interacting with clients, leaving a lasting impression of quality and professionalism. An illuminated fluted ..read more

Banking company Hampshire Trust Bank hired workplace design studio Peldon Rose to design their new office in London, England. “The design capitalises on the readily available natural light, with desking placed perpendicular to the floorplate’s peripheral windows and the tea point located where floor-to-ceiling glass offers stunning views of The Gerkin and Tower Bridge. A rhombus shaped glass void strikes through the core of 80 Fenchurch Street. Not only does this provide uninterrupted light flow to the depths of the space – it also allows employees glimpses of adjacent floorplates, and if the ..read more

Business aircrafts seller Jetcraft hired architecture and interior design firm Studio BV to design their new office in Wayzata, Minnesota. “Jetcraft came to Studio BV looking for an environment that better reflected their brand and the high-end service they provide clients. The design concept for the new space was centered around texture and refinement. From the moment you enter, warmth and detail meet you at every turn. A stone and metal reception desk welcomes guests and is anchored by curated shelving. Adjacent to the desk is a metal mesh screen – a nod to the aircraft industry that also a ..read more

Real-time payment company Nium hired interior design firm Conexus to design their new office in Singapore. “Encapsulating Nium’s high-growth vision for global money movement, the innovative design of their new headquarters at Capital Tower boasts a similar energy. Eschewing the traditional hierarchical structure and uniformity in design, Nium’s new workspace embraces a dynamic and lively office layout that is interspersed with surprising elements of play. Breaking Down Barriers Between Work and Play The office design champions activity and movement, with exercise facilities such as climbing w ..read more

Gaming studio Electric Square hired workplace design firm Oktra to design their new office in Brighton, England. “The floorplate of the lower floor is split into two halves to create distinct working areas for different project teams. This is enabled by flexible furniture such as mobile partitions which can be utilised to help define the teams’ working spaces, and desking which can be split into different team sizes depending on their project needs. Additional meeting rooms and support spaces provide extra workspaces as and when they are required by staff, complete with the necessary technolo ..read more