Private Client Offices – London
Maris Interiors designed a futuristic London office on the 44th floor of the innovative 22 Bishopsgate skyscraper, focusing on maximizing views, promoting collaboration, and balancing functionality with aesthetics.
A sky-high London office that represents the future
Set within the visionary 22 Bishopsgate skyscraper, this 44th floor workspace sought to maximise the view, the experience and the future of work for a multigenerational team and an international brand.This architecturally striking 278-meter building offers breath-taking views of London’s skyline. Beyond its innovative design, the building embodies a futuristic ethos, incorporating unique features like QR code access, casually dressed staff equipped with iPads, and an ambiance enhanced with scent and music.
On the 44th floor, the client aimed to design a functional workspace that celebrated views, promoted in-office collaboration for remote workers, catered to the needs of all team members, and left a lasting impression on visiting clients.
As the 44th-floor workspace is situated in an all-glass building, maximising the breathtaking views was a key consideration. The layout was meticulously crafted to encompass diverse spaces, catering to varied needs, from individual workstations to collaborative meeting areas.
The client aimed to make a lasting impression from the entrance, aligning the interior experience with the striking exterior of the architectural marvel.
Balancing hosting spaces, collaboration areas, and functional workspaces was crucial in the design process. With a focus on fostering collaboration and accommodating the subsidiary, Pace Port’s tech-led needs, the project required a collaborative and committee-based approach.
The design seamlessly guides visitors through reception to meeting rooms, a client lounge, and the dynamic Sky Lounge, allowing for flexibility while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic. The different spaces accommodate the different ways in which staff may choose to work.
However, the space can also be cleared for events for up to 100 people as required, complete with key features such as a video wall for presentations.
The design achieved a delicate balance between expressing the UK office’s identity and upholding the global brand image. Using a clean and neutral palette with accent colours drawn from the client’s multi-coloured logo, the space exudes simplicity and sophistication.
Materials such as glass, concrete, timber, and a moss wall in the reception contribute to a harmonious atmosphere, with moveable furniture and distinct zones adding flexibility to the overall aesthetic.
Completed in December 2023, the 13-week project not only met its objectives but also laid the groundwork for ongoing evolution. The flexible design caters to the evolving needs of the client, accommodating diverse workstyles and tasks.
The result isa workspace that not only aligns with the client’s core values but also serves as a testament to the successful fusion of aesthetics, functionality, and identity.
Design: Maris Interiors
Photography: Arc Shed
