Stanmore
- Location
Bolton - Project Size
4,000 sqft - Project Duration
12 Weeks - Sector
Insurance - Category
Office Design & Fit Out
Project Background and Objectives
Stanmore Insurance, based in Bolton, needed to transform their workspace to accommodate their growing team while maximising functionality within a restricted layout. Their office, originally a pub, presented unique spatial challenges, including the need to:
- Expand workspace capacity to support increasing staff numbers.
- Introduce collaborative and meeting areas.
- Create a welcoming and modern environment for both staff and visitors.
Solutions and Approach
To meet the client’s needs, we delivered a comprehensive CAT A upgrade, a single-storey extension, and a CAT B fit-out, including furniture. Our solutions included:
Space Expansion
- Constructed a single-storey extension to increase usable office space.
- Converted an external storage building into a collaborative space.
Collaborative and Social Areas
- Designed an external collaboration and entertaining area featuring a bar for social events and gatherings.
- Transformed the building’s entrance into a collaborative open space that provided a sense of openness and flexibility.
Employee Well-Being
- Refurbished toilet areas to improve comfort and functionality.
Office Transformation
- Created functional zones, including meeting rooms, quiet 1-2-1 spaces, an executive office, and a boardroom.
- Installed bespoke furniture, kitchens, coffee bars, and feature lighting to enhance aesthetics and usability.
- Added acoustic booths and window blinds to improve privacy and comfort.
Sustainability and Repurposing
- Used architectural wrapping to repurpose existing furniture, ensuring a sustainable and cost-effective approach.
Challenges and Solutions
Restricted Layout
- The building’s original design as a pub required creative spatial planning to maximise functionality.
- Solution: Introduced a building extension and utilised external spaces for collaboration zones.
Space Limitations
- The client needed to balance workspace capacity with social and collaborative areas.
- Solution: Designed agile and collaborative spaces to accommodate additional staff and encourage teamwork.
Results and Benefits
The project was completed within 12 weeks, delivering:
- A transformed, agile office space that supports collaborative and flexible working.
- Expanded workspace to accommodate additional staff.
- Distinct zones for collaboration, private meetings, and executive functions.
- Sustainable and cost-effective solutions through repurposing furniture.
- A welcoming and functional environment for both staff and visitors.
Key Takeaways
- Innovative Spatial Design: Created a functional and flexible office that addressed the constraints of the building’s original layout.
- Sustainable Approach: Delivered a sustainable fit-out by repurposing existing furniture.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Introduced collaborative and social spaces to improve team engagement and employee satisfaction.
The attention to detail of the design work is exceptional!
Jackie Hyde Managing Director
Stanmore
