UNICEF Offices – London

Firm

Client UNICEF,

size 25,500 sqft

Year 2018

Location London, England,

Industry Non-Profit / Government,

Oktra moved global charity organization, UNICEF, away from a traditional office layout and created a fresh and open space located in London, England.

Consult and design – UNICEF were relocating to Stratford, hoping to escape their existing space where they were siloed over several floors. They wanted to move away from a traditional fixed office layout and embrace more flexible styles of working. Having been provided with an initial concept design by Lorenc Design Associates, Oktra developed this into a scheme that took into account colleague feedback and aesthetic aspirations.

Manage and build – Oktra finalized a design which inspired UNICEF and led the way to creating a space that shifts the perception of the working culture behind a charity organization. Throughout the build, the team was careful to work around the existing chilled beam system in place, which was integral to the structure of the space. Oktra’s designers chose curved-edge, colored finishes to soften the masculine tones of the ceiling and contribute to the warm aesthetic.

The new space – UNICEF now occupies two floors of fresh, bright, open space that subtly supports the brand. A soft color palette combined with wood finishes provides a warm, rustic element to the space. Through digital signing, wall graphics and an IT bar reception desk, Oktra have ushered a charity organization into the technical era. The top floor features a designated breakout space with bleacher seating, bookable meeting rooms and incredible views of Olympic stadium.

Designer: Oktra
Photography: Oliver Pohlmann

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UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann BuzziMilk by BuzziSpace Bar Stool, Breakout Space, Linear Pendant, Ottoman / Pouf, People, Personal / Laptop Table, Reception / Waiting Area, Storage, Wall-Mounted Display, Wood, Wood Floor Save Save Save BuzziMilk
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann Booking Screen, Glass Graphics, Glass Walls, Glass Walls on Meeting Room, Linear Pendant, People, Photo Outside Meeting Room, Recessed Downlight, Small Meeting Room, Storage, Wall Graphics, Wood Floor Save Save Save
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann Booking Screen, Carpet, Glass Graphics, Glass Walls, Glass Walls on Meeting Room, Linear Pendant, Meeting Room - Square / Rectangle Table, People, Photo Outside Meeting Room, Recessed Downlight, Signs & Wayfinding, Small Meeting Room, Whiteboard, Wood, Wood Floor Save Save Save
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann Carpet, Drop Ceiling, Glass Graphics, Glass Walls, Glass Walls on Meeting Room, Large Meeting Room, Linear Pendant, Meeting Room – Round / Oval Table, Photo Inside Meeting Room, Recessed Downlight, Wall-Mounted Display, Whiteboard Save Save Save
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann Under The Bell Pendant by Muuto Booth Seating, Carpet, Framed Wall Art, Linear Pendant, Locker Area, Pendant, People, Recessed Downlight, Wood, Wood Floor, Work Lounge Save Save Save Under The Bell Pendant
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann Carpet, Glass Graphics, Glass Walls, Linear Pendant, Recessed Downlight, Track / Directional, Wall Graphics, Wood, Wood Floor Save Save Save
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann Carpet, Drop Ceiling, Framed Wall Art, Glass Graphics, Glass Walls, Glass Walls on Meeting Room, Large Meeting Room, Meeting Room - Square / Rectangle Table, Photo Inside Meeting Room, Recessed Downlight Save Save Save
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann cement, Column, Exposed Duct, Linear Pendant, Locker Area, Open Office, People, Wall-Mounted Display, Wood Floor Save Save Save
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann Under The Bell Pendant by Muuto Relic Tables by Frovi Bar Stool, Carpet, cement, Exposed Duct, High Table, Large Open Meeting Space, Linear Pendant, Locker Area, Meeting Point, Pendant, People, Storage, Whiteboard, Wood Floor, Work Lounge Save Save Save Relic Tables Under The Bell Pendant see all products
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann Booking Screen, Brainstorm Room, Carpet, cement, Exposed Duct, Glass Walls, Linear Pendant, Open Office, Pin Board, Storage, Wood Save Save Save
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann Brainstorm Room, Carpet, Drop Ceiling, Glass Graphics, Glass Walls, Highback Sofa / Chair, Linear Pendant, Recessed Downlight, Sofas / Modular Lounge Save Save Save
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann cement, Column, Hanging Bare Bulb, Highback Sofa / Chair, Linear Pendant, Occasional Table, Open Office, People Save Save Save
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann Under The Bell Pendant by Muuto Brainstorm Room, Carpet, Framed Wall Art, Occasional Table, Ottoman / Pouf, Pendant, Recessed Downlight, Sofas / Modular Lounge Save Save Save Under The Bell Pendant
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann Under The Bell Pendant by Muuto Brainstorm Room, Carpet, Occasional Table, Pendant Save Save Save Under The Bell Pendant
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann Boardroom, Carpet, Drop Ceiling, Glass Graphics, Glass Walls, Glass Walls on Meeting Room, Large Meeting Room, Linear Pendant, Meeting Room - Square / Rectangle Table, Photo Outside Meeting Room, Recessed Downlight, Wall-Mounted Display, Wood, Wood Floor Save Save Save
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann Carpet, Drop Ceiling, Large Meeting Room, Meeting Room - Square / Rectangle Table, Partition, Photo Inside Meeting Room, Pin Board, Recessed Downlight, Wall-Mounted Display, Wood Save Save Save
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann Assembly, Bar Stool, Booking Screen, Counter, Exposed Duct, Glass Walls, Hanging Bare Bulb, Large Open Meeting Space, Linear Pendant, Meeting Point, Pendant, Tiered-Seating, Wall-Mounted Display, Wood, Wood Floor, Work Lounge Save Save Save
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann Assembly, Bar Stool, cement, Counter, Exposed Duct, Hanging Bare Bulb, Linear Pendant, Meeting Point, Pendant, Wood Floor Save Save Save
UNICEF Offices – London View Project Oktra Oliver Pohlmann Acoustic Ceiling Baffle, Assembly, Bar Stool, Bench, Carpet, Column, Counter, Glass Walls, Hanging Bare Bulb, Large Open Meeting Space, Linear Pendant, Meeting Point, Tiered-Seating, Wall-Mounted Display, Wood, Work Lounge Save Save Save

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