Runway East, Bloomsbury Co-working Case Study

Communal area with bright orange mural on the wall and cosy sofa

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Bright and Beautiful Bloomsbury

Runway East have entered Bloomsbury with a workspace that combines bold design with a layered, characterful interior.

Located close to Tottenham Court Road, the space brings together a variety of settings designed to support different ways of working. Shared areas are interspersed with quieter rooms, creating a natural rhythm across the floorplate.

Playful details appear throughout, from themed meeting rooms to unexpected features like a concealed doorway hidden within a full-height artwork installation.

A hand-painted mural anchors the main communal area, with additional artwork continuing the visual language into smaller rooms and quieter spaces. A palette of greens, oranges and soft pinks is paired with patterned finishes and textured materials, adding depth while maintaining a calm and cohesive feel.

Communal working area with soft seating, high workbenches and man working at a laptop — A central communal area flanked by the hand-painted mural offers an area for collaboration and helps build community

Wooden bar stools line the long workspace of the communal kitchen — The three teapoints offer members a place to sit with friends or clients

Light filled stairway with soft seating and plants — Soft-seating in a calming colour palette of green and rust orange provides a peaceful zone for a moment away from work

Biophilic design is present throughout, with plants, greenery and leafy wallpaper bringing the outside in

A meeting room with floral wallpaper design and pink chairs — Over 38 meeting rooms in various sizes offer space for every sort of meeting, conference or group-work

Welcoming reception area with green tiles and plants, one reception worker sits at her desk — A reception area welcomes clients and visitors to Runway East, Bloomsbury

Design Features

Take a seat in the iconic and cosy armchairs, or gather at the teapoint bar with friends. Step through the hidden doorway disguised as a painting – the stuff of childhood dreams. Eclectic styling, including dried flowers and framed prints of Winnie the Pooh help give the space personality.