Gridworks

Gridworks had outgrown a temporary office setup they’d originally planned to occupy for just a couple of years. Five years on, and with at least a couple more to go, the space was no longer meeting their needs. It lacked sufficient desk space, meeting areas and storage.

The challenge was to upgrade and evolve the space – not start from scratch – with smart, sustainable improvements that would support staff wellbeing, productivity and company pride.

We delivered a strategic CAT B evolution of the space, focused on reuse and intelligent upgrades. An underused waiting area was transformed into a practical six-person meeting room to meet growing internal demand. We increased desk capacity from 20 to 28 by introducing modern, mobile desks the team can take with them when they move in future.

Outdated filing cabinets were replaced with integrated storage walls and personal lockers, providing a more space-efficient and cohesive solution. Acoustic improvements were made throughout, particularly important in a space wrapped in glass.

Subtle branding was introduced, with custom manifestations and acoustic panels in their brand palette. We also carried out light-touch M&E works, including opening up walls and concealing cabling to support the revised layout and create a cleaner finish.