But there is something of a Te Office Group style, although not anything you can easily put your finger on. Maybe it’s just that they are all very well designed with great natural lighting, and a mix of contemporary and classic design pieces.
What qualities do you particularly look for when commissioning designers and architects?
I really like working with people who are passionate about their work, because a project is hard and long.
You want someone who’s as passionate about the details, right down to the final styling and where to put the tissue box, as they are when they win the job. And I’m interested in people who push the boundaries and show us things we haven’t seen before.
What is the commissioning process? Do you have a group of designers who you use regularly?
Once we’ve acquired the building we connect a designer to the project. It’s