The new Sky Central headquarters unites more than 3,500 people across three levels as they work together to deliver world-class entertainment to millions of Sky customers. Each floor averages 11,500 sqm and the space represents one of the UK’s largest agile workplaces. International media firm Sky looked to HASSELL to bring the most progressive, international design thinking to create a ‘game changing’ workplace. The building concept was designed by AL_A with PLP Architecture taking on the role of interior and executive architect, with engineering delivered by Arup and Mace as the main contractor. HASSELL worked with Sky and PLP Architecture to develop a highly flexible, connected space that was both energetic and surprising, yet simple, intuitive and people-centric at the same time. This has been achieved with the introduction of 18 versatile ‘neighbourhoods’ each housing around 200 people. The neighbourhoods include a range of individual and team settings, from interactive to focused, to suit every type of activity. The neighbourhoods are supported by ‘home zones’ – arrival spaces that include kitchens, meeting tables, and casual sitting areas. These more ‘residential’ settings blur the boundaries between work and home and bring an intimate, human scale to Sky’s expansive workplace.