MoreySmith has completed the new UK headquarters for a renowned oil and gas company at 8 Hanover Square, having designed the space from shell and core. This new home for their 200-strong multi-disciplinary team, occupies 5,575 sq m over eight floors. The key challenge from the brief was to design a flexible workspace which brings the team together in one building, improving open communication and connectivity throughout the business at all levels.
The first to fourth floors provide spacious workspaces, full of natural light, accommodating the technical teams with flexible display walls, diverse collaboration settings tailored to each department. Bespoke sliding screens provide flexibility between teams, while writable magnetic walls offer the option for group activity. This is balanced with numerous small enclosed spaces for confidentiality. With views over the Square, the informal café bar and lounge area on the fifth floor is a social space for team gatherings, company-wide announcements and social events.
The integration of feature staircases has increased movement between teams and enhanced collaborative working. The company’s heritage and success in the industry is reflected in the elegant ground floor entrance and sixth floor reception providing a striking entrance for visitors. The overall effect is of a classic and chic aesthetic with a twist that is professional but not too corporate and creates a unique identity for the company, exuding contemporary quality.
