Commercial Interior Design

commercial interior design

The Importance of Commercial Interior Design Our latest blog explores the importance of commercial interior design for businesses, landlords, and developers. Creating a welcoming office environment that prioritises health, wellbeing, and comfort essential, as the working environment has a significant impact on employee satisfaction and productivity. A successful contemporary workspace should encompass both communal and […]

The essential guide to office fit out costs in 2023

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Be clear about your budget Office fit out costs can vary massively depending on the size of your office, the quality of materials used, the complexity of the design, and even how much additional furniture you need to include. When commissioning  a drawing / design for your office fit out or renovation project, it’s important […]

5 Key Differences Between a CAT A Fit Out and CAT B Fit Out Explained

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1. Level of Completion CAT A fit outs are typically finished to a basic state (shell and core fit), meaning it still requires further infrastructure & fittings to make the space habitable. This includes build elements: – computer access flooring, plasterboard partitions, suspended ceilings, heating / cooling, electrical & lighting. A CAT B fit out […]

5 Office Design Trends for 2023

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The 5 top office design trends for 2023 We love looking at office design trends and December is a great time to look ahead. This year Clerkenwell Design Week brought us some fantastic insights into emerging office design trends and we find it useful, alongside our own ‘future trends’ report, to keep ahead of what […]

How to create an agile workplace and adopt the ethos

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Post lockdown despite Elon’s diktats, working practices and the office have shifted shape to accommodate a workforce and philosophy ignited in the crucible of change – the enforced lockdowns. The new hybrid workforce it seems is here to stay at least for the short term as the virus is still active, adapting, mutating and likely […]

What is the difference between Cat A & Cat B fit Outs?

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There is no universal or absolute definition of ‘Shell and Core’, ‘Category A’ or ‘Category B’ fit outs. However the following definitions describe what can be assumed to be included: Shell and Core The building is completed to the following specification: Complete fit out of reception / entrance halls, staircases, communal areas, toilets, lifts and […]

What does an office fit out cost?

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While there is no definitive answer as to the costs of an office fit out, there certainly are a range of aspects to be considered. This can often be too general or inaccurate to assist in decision making – after all, your project will be unique, defined & based on factors such as size, location […]

Frequently Asked Retail Fit Out Questions

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