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the maximum benefit of co-workers include sealed booths for one-to-one phone or internet-based conversations along with larger teleconferencing spaces – both offering privacy for participants and protecting other co-workers from noise. Towards the centre of the space is the core working area where hot desks and desks dedicated to a particular company or individual are located. On the periph- ery are variously-sized, glass-fronted private offices or ‘studios’ along with bookable meeting rooms with their own individual colour and design. “The enclosed areas serve to delineate the space along with the walkways that have been finished in a range of different finishes and colours,” says Hywel Evans.


Transparency


Project architect Thidaa Roberts explains the benefits of a mezzanine level in such a building, saying it “has proven a highly popular area with users”. She continues: “We elected not to stretch the mezzanine right across the office space as we thought it would


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damage the aesthetics and create a loss of connection in the working environment. “It is actually a steel platform structure, such as that which you might see in a logistics warehouse, with structural bolts and rivets on display providing a certain level of ‘industrial chic’ while keeping to the budget. Metal guard and stair rails combine with fine mesh balustrades to provide transparency of view.” Transparency also plays a critical role in addressing the challenge of having the two main work spaces situated on either side of the atrium/lobby. As Roberts points out: “Thanks to the double-height glass, people in both elements can see directly into the other space, retaining the strong sense of visual connection inherent to the brand. “In fact,” continues the architect, “we really celebrate the glazed curtain wall throughout, exploiting the natural light on both levels and placing communal places near the glass so people can enjoy the gardens and views outside.”


Striking features


Elsewhere, the building’s original circular support columns, complete with attractive


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TELECONFERENCING


There are larger teleconferencing spaces designed to protect co-workers from noise


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