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We can see how colleagues will be able to learn from each other in these new offices and they provide a fantastic home for newer team members who we can nurture as they begin and advance their careers . They are the future of our business and are responsible for a huge part of the innovation we ’ re constantly striving for , so being able to offer them a great place to work from , and learn in , is essential for our continued success .”
Whilst encouraging collaboration was a necessity , it was also important that the spaces catered for a variety of working styles . For those times when employees need a quieter space to concentrate , or for team members who are studying for their accountancy exams , library areas have been created , which allow people to work in private away from the standard desk sections . This not only offers a more secluded area away from the main office , but it also allows the space to be used flexibly , offering versatility for events and seminars as the furniture is completely moveable .
Georgia Nogas , Senior Project Designer at Peldon Rose , said : “ We are delighted to see this project come to life . We approached it with a firm grasp on what Grant Thornton needed , two spaces that support this huge shift in the professional services industry while offering the flexibility needed . With the use of large , open communal spaces and the consistency across offices , featuring the same level facilities , employees have a clear choice between visiting either working location - knowing either way they ’ re guaranteed to have a productive day .”
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CONSISTENCY ACROSS THE BUSINESS
Cohesion was an important focus of the project , ensuring that both Oxford and Reading felt consistent , offering the same facilities and aesthetics , so employees can work from either location with ease . The colour scheme helps support this , with calming colours including soft pastels used across both sites , which helped to ensure consistency . With the environmental impacts of the design and build another key consideration , Peldon Rose upcycled existing furniture where possible , helping to reduce waste .
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