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the redeveloped Civic Centre will be able to hold around 130 people per floor. That number is dictated by fire access requirements, but as the project comprises the refurbishment of floors three up to nine that represents a big change. Mr Mulvany explains: “Health and safety and conditions
have been the big driver. There was extensive asbestos but the council was also looking to extract maximum value. It’s about maximising the real estate.” If you go into a place that’s never 100 per cent occupied, then that’s inefficient.” “It’s a culture change. It’s hot-desking but there are other areas too. It will be first-come first-served. It will need policing
by facilities management to stop people personalising space.” Matt Godwin, project designer at Pellings, is keen to
emphasise that the design is not simply about cramming more people into a spruced up space. Mr Godwin explains: “There are lockers that allow people
to put things away. It’s not just hot-desking. There are more traditional one-to-one desks on the outside. The hot desks in its truest sense will be in the front area.” With the scheme looking to change the culture of working
within the council, the interior design has been crucial in achieving this shift. Continued overleaf...
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