Balancing collaboration with privacy
The organisations in the accelerator occupy half of the floor, and NATO, which oversees the programme, uses the other. On the accelerator side, collaboration was key. “We wanted areas people could converge around, share ideas, connect with each other – but that could also be used as a place to focus away from your desk,” says Concept4’s Naomi Ripley, Lead Designer on the project. The team chose Herman Miller’s OE1 Huddle Table and Setu Chairs to create a space for quick collaboration in the open office with Hue Seating from NaughtOne nearby. All areas need a heightened level of flexibility and to be able to pivot for visits from external companies. This includes the 33-seat board room, featuring Everywhere Tables from Herman Miller, which can be easily reconfigured to serve as a training room, host a large meeting, or work as a particular project’s temporary base.
A level of security is required on the NATO side and for the DIANA managing director’s office. “Plus, if you’ve got someone like the President of Estonia coming in, you need a space that’s going to feel comfortable and conducive,” Ripley says.
Concept4 chose Knoll’s private office solutions for the managing director’s space. “It has a sleek modern design; the desk has adjustable height, ergonomic comfort – it’s ideal for a dynamic and productive workspace,” Ripley says. The room also includes Muuto’s leather-upholstered Outline Sofa, which adds aesthetic charm and comfort.
The power of the collective
Andrew Woods, Project Director at Concept4, noted MillerKnoll’s commitment to sustainability, expertise in ergonomic design, and customisation options as key motivators for the partnership. “MillerKnoll aligned perfectly with the client’s goals to create a dynamic, collaborative, and appealing work environment.”
By specifying products from Herman Miller, Knoll, NaughtOne, Muuto, and Colebrook Bosson Saunders and textiles from Maharam, Concept4 leveraged the breadth the collective offers. “It made everything so much easier. We had one point of contact, and we could get access to a huge range of products.” Woods says.
The feedback has been so positive around the seamless integration of innovative design elements… there’s been a significant boost to overall workplace morale. Naomi Ripley, Lead Designer at Concept4
That praise was so high, that the design of the London hub will serve as a template for DIANA’s next two outposts in Halifax (Canada) and Tallin (Estonia) – right down to the furniture from MillerKnoll brands.
Opposite page A collaborative space featuring a Morse Table from NaughtOne and Setu Chairs from Herman Miller.
This page Above left: Muuto’s leather-upholstered In Situ Modular Sofa supporting group discussions.
Top right: A space for quick collaboration using NaughtOne’s Hue Seating.
Bottom right: Knoll’s private office solutions created a dynamic and productive workspace.
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