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productivity and overall effectiveness. ABW is a method,
where instead of forcing individuals to carry out the majority
of work on a designated desk, it encourages people to recognise
that different work activities can be better supported by spaces
and features designed specifically for a task.
Partly open, with only the top floors left to complete, the
Liverpool Street space offers private office space, open-plan
working, phone-booth style enclosed areas and a rooftop with
views across the city. The space has already attracted a number
of full-time members, from established financial companies to
start-ups and charities.
Complete with a full-service coffee lounge space, the top-floor
area will include hot desks, break-out areas and a theatre-style
stepped area.
latest thinking in sound design, aroma, ergonomics and the
psychology of productivity. We don't believe anyone else in the
sector has taken such a close look at wellbeing at work. This
isn't just about the occasional yoga class or desk massage – this
is a completely different way of looking after your members,
and a real breath of fresh air in the industry.”
Located across from Liverpool Street station members
have direct access to the Central, Circle, Metropolitan and
Hammersmith & City underground lines, as well as London
Overground services and trains to the east of England. Perfect
for City commuters there is bike storage for members within
the building.
Membership starts from £249 (plus VAT) per month and you
can find more information at www.uncommon.co.uk
Founder and interior designer for all Uncommon spaces, Tania
Adir, says “Our goal was simply to create the best flexible office
building in London. The building benefits from an unbeatable
location and an abundance of natural light, we have then
added the elements that make it an Uncommon space. Over
the last few years there has been a major shift in the office
market. Flexible office space is no longer the preserve of the
unambitious, bland occupier. People demand interesting and
versatile space that is flexible enough to adapt as they do. This
is appealing to start ups and far larger businesses – our largest
occupier currently has 200 workstations.”
Tania continues; “The economy is driven by SMEs so we will
provide high quality space for our members. We want people
to feel better about being at work, so we've applied the very
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