Gamma HQ

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Office Design & Fit Out

Client

Gamma HQ

Location

Manchester

Project Duration

12 weeks

Project Size

11,800 sqft

Sector

Technology / IT Support

Project Background and Objectives

Gamma, a prominent IT support provider, required a Cat B fit-out for their new headquarters. The aim was to create an energised, collaborative workspace that supported a help desk centre without resembling a traditional call centre. Key requirements included vibrant colours to invigorate the environment, effective sound control, and tailored space planning to make the office both functional and welcoming for employees.

Solutions and Approach

Our approach focused on Gamma’s unique needs, incorporating elements to create a modern and dynamic workspace:

Cat B Fit-Out and Furniture: Executed a full Cat B fit-out with carefully selected furniture to enhance comfort and functionality.
Collaborative Areas and Breakouts: Developed open spaces for teamwork and informal breakout areas to support employee interaction and relaxation.
Vibrant Colour Scheme: Integrated a lively colour palette to bring energy to the help desk centre, aligning with Gamma’s brand and workplace culture.
Meeting Rooms and Private Spaces: Designed meeting rooms and quiet areas to provide flexibility for various work needs.

Sound Control: Installed ceiling acoustics and baffles to manage noise in open-plan areas, ensuring a productive environment free from excessive distractions.
Space Planning and System Integration: Conducted space planning to align with the proposed design, modifying layouts to suit existing mechanical and electrical systems, optimising both cost and function.

Challenges and Solutions

The main challenge was creating an environment that avoided the feel of a traditional call centre while supporting an open-plan help desk. We addressed this by:

Using thoughtful space planning and layout design to create distinct zones for different activities.
Incorporating vibrant colours and biophilic elements to enhance the visual appeal and energise the space.
Implementing advanced acoustics to control sound, ensuring that the open-plan areas remained conducive to focused work.

Results and Benefits

The project was completed on schedule and delivered:

A lively, collaborative workspace that met the client’s brief without the look and feel of a call centre.
Enhanced open-plan areas with effective sound control, ensuring a productive atmosphere.
A balance of private meeting rooms and collaborative zones to support a range of work styles.
A vibrant, energised environment that boosts employee morale and reflects Gamma’s brand identity.

Key Takeaways

Balanced Design for Productivity: Achieved a workspace that supports both collaboration and focused work in an open-plan layout.
Brand-Reflective Environment: Utilised colour and layout to create an inviting, energetic workspace in line with Gamma’s brand values.
Optimised Acoustics: Implemented ceiling baffles and acoustic solutions for effective noise control in a busy help desk centre.