The Bower

The double-height area became the defining feature of the workplace. Rather than allowing its scale to dominate the floorplate, the design uses it as a natural progression through the space, connecting reception with breakout areas, the tea point and informal meeting spaces before leading into the main workplace. The result is a light-filled, sociable environment that makes the most of the building’s architecture while maintaining a considered balance across the floor.

Flexibility was equally important from a Cat A+ perspective. The scheme provides a high-quality foundation for incoming tenants while retaining enough neutrality for each business to make the space their own. Generous areas of open canvas allow for future branding, artwork and personalisation without compromising the overall design.

The completed space demonstrates how a speculative Cat A+ environment can combine architectural character, flexibility and wellbeing to create a compelling workplace for a new generation of occupiers.