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Case Study: Dennis Publishing |
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Brilliantly Different
Services Office relocation, Office design, Office fit-out, Office furniture, Project management, Office space planning Sector Publishing Location Alfred Place, London Size 27,000 square feet Programme 34 weeks Value not disclosed |
We were tasked by Dennis Publishing to help them move c. 370 staff from offices of 40,000 sq ft to 27,400 sq ft, with minimal disruption to staff and to business. They wanted a modern, vibrant and dynamic environment that made more effective use of space and also included more variety and diversity to enable more agile working methods.
Dennis are dedicated to growing Britain’s best loved media brands. They aim to be the most dynamic media company in the UK so it was important that the style of the new offices fully represented their vibrant culture and their colourful brand. They decided on a different colour theme for each of the 8 floors in the new offices at Alfred Place. The ground floor makes great use of the Dennis logo red and visitors have a great waiting and meeting area with full views of the busy London street outside.
A thriving café and multi-purpose space take pride of place on the ground floor. Dennis chose to incorporate high tables, low tables as well as banquette seating and other softer seating options in this buzzing area. The area is used for meetings, company events and for staff meals and is a tremendous success.
In addition, we installed tea points on every floor. Each was unique with its own colour scheme but the intent was the same: to provide their staff with an easily accessible break out area. Comfortable banquette seating with high backs helped with both privacy and acoustics. |
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With relocation, there is a great opportunity to introduce new improved ways of working – both from a people point of view and from a practical facilities point of view. Dennis were keen to make the most of the relocation. One of their priorities was to make much more effective use of technology and A/V.
Dennis were also keen to create more variety and diversity of shared facilities, especially meeting space. Their new offices offer many different styles of meeting spaces, from the traditional boardroom style to much more informal spaces.
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Another of the key aspects of this project was the provision of quiet rooms on each of the floors. These spaces are invaluable in a busy open plan office and are great for privacy and quiet working.
This project was both challenging and incredibly rewarding! It was imperative with this project that we worked skilfully with Dennis to achieve the best possible design with the reduction in floor space that this move entailed.
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The change management plan for relocating nearly 400 staff required meticulous planning from all of us. One of the phrases we use with clients is to say ‘we’re in the ring with you’ and we most definitely lived, breathed and dreamt Dennis for the whole duration of this project!
Dennis certainly lives up to the phrase ‘Blaze your own trail’. And the trail that leads to their new offices at Alfred Place are well worth a visit….
The change management plan for relocating nearly 400 staff required meticulous planning from all of us. One of the phrases we use with clients is to say ‘we’re in the ring with you’ and we most definitely lived, breathed and dreamt Dennis for the whole duration of this project!
Dennis certainly lives up to the phrase ‘Blaze your own trail’. And the trail that leads to their new offices at Alfred Place are well worth a visit….
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"Our main criteria for success was to have moved into our new space on time, on budget, with little or no regrets on how we fitted out the space. Thanks to your vast network of contacts and suppliers we feel we have achieved our aims. The logistical and organisational skills your business displayed were A1. It goes without saying that we would definitely engage you again should we need your services. On behalf of Dennis a huge heartfelt thank you!" |