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The Interiors Group
Create Brand New Fit Out For
HSB Engineering Insurance
The Interiors Group have created a new
fit out for HSB Engineering Insurance,
the UK’s only company solely focused
on engineering insurance and inspection
services, following their relocation to
Windsor Place, Dublin.
The Interiors Group were briefed to
complete a CAT B refurb to create a
spacious environment for their staff and
clients. The 1110 sq ft of office space,
situated close to the city centre, spans
across 3 floors so they needed to ensure
that they optimised the space available
to them and that each floor connected to
the other seamlessly. The Interiors Group
created a smart and complete office
interior by using a simple colour scheme
of white with blocks of colour throughout,
and by adapting the existing space to fulfil
each floor’s purpose.
In the reception area on the ground
floor, the client’s existing furniture was
reused and repositioned to adjust to the
space. The floor was divided by a feature
glazed high impact screen to form the 12
person boardroom, fit out with a brand
new feature table and chairs, as well as a
focal credenza. To create a visual barrier
from the reception space, the glass
partition had light and dark blue panels
running vertically down the pane, and
frosted white stripes horizontally; subtly
screening the meeting place from the
open area.
Inside the boardroom, the space was
maximised by removing the trunking
which ran alongside the exterior wall. The
existing heating and casing was boxed
out to accommodate the new credenza
unit with a new communications room
constructed with grills to the doors for
improved ventilation. These elements
all ensured that the boardroom and
surrounding areas felt spacious and
comfortable.
Throughout the three floors, the colour
scheme remains simple and minimalistic.
White painted and feature walls of
bright blue and green are softened with
an eggshell blue colour used on skirting
boards alongside light grey painted doors.
This makes the space feel bright and more
open, and gives an illusion of a larger
office.
The first floor delivers a new office
experience for staff and complements
the ground floor both aesthetically and
functionally. Brand new workstations and
storage units provide a basis to work in
comfort with ample room for employees
to interact as well as easy access to other
floors. The white walls and grey carpet
tiles remain the same throughout the
three levels however in the office space,
there is a deep shade of purple added to
the desks which gives a certain warmth to
the space.
Following on to the second floor is the
breakout area where staff can go to relax
and take time out from their work. The
location of the breakout area at the top
level of the building gives the staff the
feeling that they are leaving their work
behind in a physical sense and appeals to
staff who want to make the most of their
time away from the desk. The assent to
the second floor would be particularly
liberating on a sunny day as you would
be met with a flood of light streaming
in from the 6 Velux windows. The space
automatically seems larger and brighter
and the feature wall in a cool green
amplifies the relaxing vibe.
Throughout the design process, the
focus had been placed upon utilising the
floor space to create the illusion of a
larger office. One way this was achieved
is through the choice of lighting and
The Interiors Group ensured that they
gained full potential from the buildings
location; as two of the walls were exterior,
there was plenty of natural light coming
into the office space; in addition to the
existing windows, new slim LED flat panel
lights were installed throughout. This
office space is light, bright and inviting; a
very pleasant environment for staff and
visitors.
The Interiors Group are a 28 year old
leading Design and Build office fit out
company and have offices in London,
Dublin, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. They are
widely proven and trusted by both clients
and professional project managers to
deliver business environments on time
and on budget.
www.interiorsgroup.co.uk