Interior design, office refurbishment and fit out Glasgow
Over the last 10 years we have been a frequent visitor to Morisons Solicitors in Glasgow (now Blackadders) as we have been on hand to help them with internal office alterations, the inevitable ‘lost keys’ and various other needs since we helped them move to Bothwell Street in 2007.
Blackadders that can trace its roots back to 1773, has an eye for quality and detail and it hadn’t gone unnoticed that the office was looking a little tired.
Interior design, office refurbishment and fit out Glasgow
As you would expect, Blackadders looked at all the options, considered other office locations in Glasgow but ultimately decided to stay and refurbish – a big factor was the number of car parking spaces they have under the building!
So a potential move became a stay and refurbish and fit out along with the associated challenge of keeping a busy team of lawyers functioning in the meantime.
Our Project Team rolled up their sleeves and got down to work. Intelligent interior design was crucial to the success of the project as well as ensuring the final result was every bit as impressive.
The project was carefully designed around three phases which as requested, allowed the business to continue to function. For a couple of weeks, all client meetings were held off site but this was a small inconvenience to worry about.
In the first stage, we emptied the top floor and refurbished it to create a new staff breakout area that offered an oasis of peace and quiet that was attractive to staff. The new space encourages them to leave their desks and office environment for something more uplifting and homely.
The next piece of the puzzle was to move the main office into the meeting suite to allow the necessary upgrades to the air conditioning, data cabling, electrics, lighting as well as redecoration, new storagewall and office furniture upgrades.
Through careful observation and analysis of the way Blackadders work, the interior design team were able to identify some new ways of working that would benefit the team. By introducing quiet work zones, collaboration areas and a new tea point with a Zip instant hot water tap, flexible space and agile working are very much on the agenda.
The budget was not a free for all and so careful management and intelligent re-use of existing desks and supplementing with new from the same range which was still available. Continuity is very important when selecting office furniture ranges for this reason alone. Doing all of this we were able to increase occupancy on the same floor space whilst at the same time liberating space that had previously been lost in storage capacity which was no longer required.
The interior design team were keen to make the space as invigorating as possible and by using the storagewall as their canvas, a vinyl wrap was used to bring the great big outdoors to a lawyers office in the middle of Glasgow. Inspirational stuff indeed.
Completing the project was perhaps the most important part which is the ‘front of house’. Morisons window on Glasgow is the space to which both private and commercial clients are invited and it was crucial that this space presented the correct image.
Again, keeping an eye on the overall budget, we were able to re-use the existing reception desk and chairs. To complement, a new sofa was selected from Lyndon Design and complete redecoration of the space.
One lochrin square Edinburgh
One Lochrin Square in Edinburgh’s burgeoning business district offers over 62,000 sq ft of office space to 92-98 Fountainbridge. Designed by Michael Laird Architects, the bold and original architectural presence has sleek lines combined with an original stone façade. Lochrin Square is situated on the corner of Fountainbridge and Gardner’s Crescent backing on to the Scottish Widows HQ.
It offers inspiring, light-filled spaces for focused work, collaboration and relaxation of office space, spread over five floors.
One Lochrin Square
Amos Beech is proud to have manufactured and installed the flagship reception desk:
Reception desk at One Lochrin Square in Edinburgh
The reception desk at 1 Lochrin Square in the recent refurbished grade A office space is clad in Hanex solid surface material and complemented with coloured glass. This reception desk is a worthy statement to an inviting reception area which only confirms the excellent kerb appeal. A reception desk in a location like this has to appeal to the eye and the heart, it simply has to be delightfull!
Interior design and fit-out
The bespoke reception desk solution is just one of Amos Beech offerings. The company has provided office interior design solutions, office fit out and refurbishment services to the Edinburgh corporate world for years. At Amos Beech it’s all about the customer. We pride ourselves in building trust, having effective communication and creating, functional, efficient and safe spaces where people enjoy working. Each project we undertake is unique and our dynamic interior design team are passionate about delivering a solution within budget, on-time and are there to help every step of the way to create the ideal office environment.
DESIGN AND BUILD, YATES ACCOUNTANTS SCOTLAND
Yates & Co are a proactive and growing firm of accountants and had outgrown their central Scotland office. Working with the Amos Beech interior design and build team, they identified 2 possible locations and carried initial space planning and costing exercises.
The decision to move to the Gateway Business Park in Falkirk was taken on a range of criteria including proximity to the motorway, ample parking and a bright 1st floor office space that leant itself to the modern corporate look that David Yates and his team were keen to achieve.
As a workplace consultancy were engaged to provide a full design and build service for the fit-out and the interior design team got to work, planning the space, creating a colour palette using the new branding that was being adopted as part of the move and integrating all of the office functions into a cohesive and pleasant environment.
DESIGN AND BUILD
Yates & Co were able to make full advantage of the range of services offered by Amos Beech because they engaged us very early in the process. By integrating the interior design and graphic design/branding from project inception, we were able to create office interior design ideas that reflects the company values and provides the right sort of welcome to their client base. Staff were given thought and consideration to the way they work and how they interact with one another and with clients.
Floor coverings and wall finishes were all integrated into the overall scheme with thought given to appearance retention, wear ability and ease of maintenance. A unique 3D printed wall paper was used to create a special effect in the entrance atrium which will be a conversation point for sure.
SPACE PLANNING
Key to the scheme was provision for future growth without having an impact on the aesthetics. Whilst larger space was available in other locations, the benefits that the chosen office provided outweighed the larger option and the Amos Beech interior design and build team were able to demonstrate their skills in coming up with an option that didn’t compromise yet allows for additional staff to be integrated as the business grows and hires.
OFFICE FURNITURE
Amos Beech provided a subtle balance of quality furniture whilst keeping a close eye on cost and without making too much of a statement. The blend of textures and finishes expertly combine to create an ambiance of solid dependable quality that accurately matched the brand and company ethos that Yates & Co have established over their years in business.
Samuel Bruce TeamTable bench desking combines with elegant mesh back task chairs and dual monitor arms to create an ergonomic and highly functional working environment.
Break-out and meeting spaces have all been carefully considered to provide the right kind of interactions which improve communication and business performance.
