Articles
- 8 min read
Office retrofit vs office relocation: which is the lower carbon choice?
The short answer: if your location still works and the building has good bones, retrofit is usually the lower-carbon choice.…
Insights
We’re passionate about inspirational workspaces, so we’re committed to exploring and sharing the latest thinking on workplace design with you. Here you’ll find a mixture of articles, blogs, and commentaries from our Actioneers reporting from the forefront of office design.
Articles
- 6 min read
Circular office fit-out: what it means (and how to do it properly)
A practical guide to circular office fit-out – reuse, repair, responsible specification and designing offices with a longer useful life.
Articles
- 6 min read
Designing offices for health tech companies
Health tech companies face specific challenges when it comes to creating efficient workspaces.
Articles
- 4 min read
The new battleground for Bristol office assets
Increasingly, Bristol assets are competing on something less visible but far more influential – the speed at which they can…
Articles
- 7 min read
Sharing space, not conversations: the overlooked role of acoustics in professional services offices
After several years of disruption, the UK office market is no longer in freefall, but it isn’t forgiving either.
Articles
- 4 min read
The commercial property market in 2026 – and why it feels different
After several years of disruption, the UK office market is no longer in freefall, but it isn’t forgiving either.
Articles
- 5 min read
Placemaking in practice: why it’s becoming a core leasing strategy for landlords
Hybrid working patterns are now broadly understood, and building occupancy has settled. What has changed is how occupiers assess value.
Articles
- 6 min read
How workspace design is evolving in 2026
Businesses have moved on from asking “how do we get people back?” and are now asking “what should the office…
Articles
- 4 min read
Beyond the cleanroom: what makes supporting spaces matter in highly regulated environments
Life sciences companies – whether biotech, pharmaceuticals, medtech or diagnostics – are operating at a pace few other industries can…
Articles
- 5 min read
How sustainable design boosts the bottom line for asset managers
Life sciences companies – whether biotech, pharmaceuticals, medtech or diagnostics – are operating at a pace few other industries can…
Articles
- 4 min read
Why smart lab and office design is key to innovation in life sciences
Life sciences companies – whether biotech, pharmaceuticals, medtech or diagnostics – are operating at a pace few other industries can…
Articles
- 7 min read
Future-proofing tech workspaces: designing for agility, collaboration and innovation
Tech firms scale fast. Headcount can double in months, teams can reorganise overnight, and hybrid working has reshaped how offices…
Articles
- 4 min read
Designing confidentiality into modern law offices
As firms move away from full-time occupancy, they face a fresh challenge: supporting flexibility without compromising discretion and confidentiality.
Articles
- 4 min read
The strategic advantage of hybrid workspaces for law firms
Many younger lawyers are questioning traditional career paths - but how did this influence office design?
Articles
- 5 min read
From brief to build: how to streamline pre-tender processes for faster project start times
For the first time since 2020, UK office vacancy has ticked down, from 8.7 to 8.6 per cent, as blue-chip…
Articles
- 6 min read
Beyond Pretty: space that sells itself (at a premium)
For the first time since 2020, UK office vacancy has ticked down, from 8.7 to 8.6 per cent, as blue-chip…
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