Aalco – First Floor Refurbishment
Aalco – First Floor Refurbishment
LocationLeeds
Project Duration12 weeks
Project Size2,050 sqft
SectorIndustrial/Office Construction
Project Background and Objectives
The first floor needed a transformation to support Aalco’s operational teams with a collaborative and efficient workspace. Unlike the client-focused ground floor, the objective here was to improve day-to-day working conditions while ensuring consistency across both levels. This was carried out alongside the Aalco – Ground Floor Refurbishment, which focused on reception and client-facing spaces.
Solutions and Approach
- We redesigned the first floor to provide flexibility, collaboration and comfort.
- Introduced an open-plan layout with new desk configurations.
- Added collaboration zones and quiet spaces for flexible working.
- Improved acoustics and lighting to support productivity.
- Incorporated fun, social features such as a pool table and themed washrooms to boost morale and energy.
Challenges and Solutions
- Balancing open collaboration with the need for quiet, focused work.
- Ensuring continuity of design with the ground floor while meeting different needs.
Results and Benefits
- Modern open-plan workspace supporting teamwork and wellbeing.
- Flexible working styles accommodated through varied zones.
- Engaging environment with social and playful features that reflect Aalco’s culture.
- Cohesive design connecting both floors into a unified office.
Key Takeaways
- Open-plan design with flexible collaboration and quiet areas.
- Enhanced acoustics and lighting for productivity.
- Addition of fun and social spaces, including a pool table and themed washrooms.
- Seamless connection with the ground floor refurbishment.
To explore the client-facing areas that complete this project, visit the Aalco – Ground Floor Refurbishment.
It’s fun, it’s vibrant, it’s energetic, it’s somewhere you want to be and somewhere you want to work and you look forward to coming into the office
Zoe Spindler Business Development Manager
Aalco Metals
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